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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.46, 650.27 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.46, 650.27 and 186.66 is: 280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.46 : 650.27 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.46/650.27 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.46x = 650.27 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.46x = 121,378.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,378.46/433.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.02

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