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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.42, 650.19 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.42, 650.19 and 144.86 is: 217.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.42 : 650.19 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.42/650.19 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.42x = 650.19 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.42x = 94,186.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,186.52/433.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.31

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