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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.16, 649.80 and 189.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.16, 649.80 and 189.89 is: 284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.16 : 649.80 = 189.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.16/649.80 = 189.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.16x = 649.80 × 189.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.16x = 123,387.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,387.27/433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.86

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