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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.40, 650.09 and 140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.40, 650.09 and 140.90 is: 211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.40 : 650.09 = 140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.40/650.09 = 140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.40x = 650.09 × 140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.40x = 91,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,593.73/433.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.34

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