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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.07, 649.61 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.07, 649.61 and 140.60 is: 210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.07 : 649.61 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.07/649.61 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.07x = 649.61 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.07x = 91,333.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,333.68/433.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.90

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