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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.38, 649.83 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.38, 649.83 and 140.88 is: 211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.38 : 649.83 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.38/649.83 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.38x = 649.83 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.38x = 91,548.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,548.05/433.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.24

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