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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.38, 650.27 and 189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.38, 650.27 and 189.97 is: 285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.38 : 650.27 = 189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.38/650.27 = 189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.38x = 650.27 × 189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.38x = 123,531.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,531.79/433.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.04

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