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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.17, 649.88 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.17, 649.88 and 125.04 is: 187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.17 : 649.88 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.17/649.88 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.17x = 649.88 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.17x = 81,257.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,257.12/433.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.59

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