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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.49, 649.93 and 140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.49, 649.93 and 140.90 is: 211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.49 : 649.93 = 140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.49/649.93 = 140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.49x = 649.93 × 140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.49x = 91,575.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,575.14/433.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.25

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