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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.08, 649.68 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.08, 649.68 and 189.36 is: 284.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.08 : 649.68 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.08/649.68 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.08x = 649.68 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.08x = 123,023.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,023.40/433.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.07

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