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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.17, 649.70 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.17, 649.70 and 140.70 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.17 : 649.70 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.17/649.70 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.17x = 649.70 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.17x = 91,412.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,412.09/433.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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