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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.22, 649.56 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.22, 649.56 and 189.68 is: 284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.22 : 649.56 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.22/649.56 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.22x = 649.56 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.22x = 123,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,208.54/433.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.40

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