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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.95, 646.50 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.95, 646.50 and 184.14 is: 276.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.95 : 646.50 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.95/646.50 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.95x = 646.50 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.95x = 119,045.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,045.59/430.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.24

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