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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433, 649.32 and 140.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433, 649.32 and 140.41 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433 : 649.32 = 140.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433/649.32 = 140.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433x = 649.32 × 140.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433x = 91,171.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,171.02/433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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