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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.14, 649.73 and 125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.14, 649.73 and 125.02 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.14 : 649.73 = 125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.14/649.73 = 125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.14x = 649.73 × 125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.14x = 81,229.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,229.24/433.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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