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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.27, 650.02 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.27, 650.02 and 125.15 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.27 : 650.02 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.27/650.02 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.27x = 650.02 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.27x = 81,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,346.44/433.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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