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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.52, 650.40 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.52, 650.40 and 190.20 is: 285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.52 : 650.40 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.52/650.40 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.52x = 650.40 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.52x = 123,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,706.08/433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.35

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