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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.90, 646.34 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.90, 646.34 and 142.26 is: 213.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.90 : 646.34 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.90/646.34 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.90x = 646.34 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.90x = 91,948.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,948.33/430.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.39

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