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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.31, 649.74 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.31, 649.74 and 140.72 is: 211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.31 : 649.74 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.31/649.74 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.31x = 649.74 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.31x = 91,431.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,431.41/433.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.01

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