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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.49, 650.13 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.49, 650.13 and 140.94 is: 211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.49 : 650.13 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.49/650.13 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.49x = 650.13 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.49x = 91,628.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,628.79/433.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.38

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