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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.33, 650.04 and 189.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.33, 650.04 and 189.79 is: 284.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.33 : 650.04 = 189.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.33/650.04 = 189.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.33x = 650.04 × 189.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.33x = 123,371.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,371.09/433.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.70

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