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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.42, 650.11 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.42, 650.11 and 125.27 is: 187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.42 : 650.11 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.42/650.11 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.42x = 650.11 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.42x = 81,439.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,439.28/433.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.90

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