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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.35, 649.92 and 140.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.35, 649.92 and 140.79 is: 211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.35 : 649.92 = 140.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.35/649.92 = 140.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.35x = 649.92 × 140.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.35x = 91,501.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,501.55/433.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.15

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