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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.53, 650.12 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.53, 650.12 and 190.22 is: 285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.53 : 650.12 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.53/650.12 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.53x = 650.12 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.53x = 123,661.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,661.62/433.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.24

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