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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.44, 650.25 and 189.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.44, 650.25 and 189.90 is: 284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.44 : 650.25 = 189.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.44/650.25 = 189.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.44x = 650.25 × 189.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.44x = 123,482.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,482.48/433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.89

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