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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.43, 650.08 and 186.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.43, 650.08 and 186.73 is: 280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.43 : 650.08 = 186.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.43/650.08 = 186.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.43x = 650.08 × 186.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.43x = 121,388.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,388.05/433.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.06

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