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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.32, 650.10 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.32, 650.10 and 189.86 is: 284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.32 : 650.10 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.32/650.10 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.32x = 650.10 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.32x = 123,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,427.99/433.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.84

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