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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.49, 650.47 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.49, 650.47 and 189.96 is: 285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.49 : 650.47 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.49/650.47 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.49x = 650.47 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.49x = 123,562.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,562.81/433.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.04

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