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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.98, 646.51 and 187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.98, 646.51 and 187.53 is: 281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.98 : 646.51 = 187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.98/646.51 = 187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.98x = 646.51 × 187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.98x = 121,240.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,240.02/430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.31

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