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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.02, 649.14 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.02, 649.14 and 189.66 is: 284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.02 : 649.14 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.02/649.14 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.02x = 649.14 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.02x = 123,115.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,115.89/433.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.32

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