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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.16, 649.61 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.16, 649.61 and 125.04 is: 187.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.16 : 649.61 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.16/649.61 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.16x = 649.61 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.16x = 81,227.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,227.23/433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.52

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