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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.52, 651.56 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.52, 651.56 and 205.68 is: 309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.52 : 651.56 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.52/651.56 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.52x = 651.56 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.52x = 134,012.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,012.86/433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.13

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