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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.94, 646.29 and 187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.94, 646.29 and 187.41 is: 281.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.94 : 646.29 = 187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.94/646.29 = 187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.94x = 646.29 × 187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.94x = 121,119.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,119.49/430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.06

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