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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.95, 646.44 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.95, 646.44 and 187.68 is: 281.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.95 : 646.44 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.95/646.44 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.95x = 646.44 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.95x = 121,323.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,323.86/430.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.53

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