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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.39, 649.68 and 144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.39, 649.68 and 144.76 is: 217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.39 : 649.68 = 144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.39/649.68 = 144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.39x = 649.68 × 144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.39x = 94,047.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,047.68/433.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.00

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