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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.33, 650.03 and 140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.33, 650.03 and 140.86 is: 211.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.33 : 650.03 = 140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.33/650.03 = 140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.33x = 650.03 × 140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.33x = 91,563.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,563.23/433.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.30

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