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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.10, 649.50 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.10, 649.50 and 140.54 is: 210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.10 : 649.50 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.10/649.50 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.10x = 649.50 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.10x = 91,280.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,280.73/433.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.76

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