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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.37, 649.65 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.37, 649.65 and 190.04 is: 284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.37 : 649.65 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.37/649.65 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.37x = 649.65 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.37x = 123,459.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,459.49/433.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.88

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