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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.30, 650.04 and 189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.30, 650.04 and 189.94 is: 284.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.30 : 650.04 = 189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.30/650.04 = 189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.30x = 650.04 × 189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.30x = 123,468.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,468.60/433.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.95

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