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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.42, 650.29 and 189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.42, 650.29 and 189.97 is: 285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.42 : 650.29 = 189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.42/650.29 = 189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.42x = 650.29 × 189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.42x = 123,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,535.59/433.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.03

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