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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.23, 649.85 and 140.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.23, 649.85 and 140.98 is: 211.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.23 : 649.85 = 140.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.23/649.85 = 140.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.23x = 649.85 × 140.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.23x = 91,615.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,615.85/433.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.47

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