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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.15, 649.42 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.15, 649.42 and 189.54 is: 284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.15 : 649.42 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.15/649.42 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.15x = 649.42 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.15x = 123,090.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,090.59/433.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.18

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