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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.52, 649.76 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.52, 649.76 and 189.54 is: 284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.52 : 649.76 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.52/649.76 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.52x = 649.76 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.52x = 123,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,154.56/433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.08

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