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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.15, 649.98 and 186.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.15, 649.98 and 186.34 is: 279.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.15 : 649.98 = 186.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.15/649.98 = 186.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.15x = 649.98 × 186.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.15x = 121,117.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,117.27/433.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.62

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