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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.53, 649.72 and 189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.53, 649.72 and 189.75 is: 284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.53 : 649.72 = 189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.53/649.72 = 189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.53x = 649.72 × 189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.53x = 123,284.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,284.37/433.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.37

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