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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.54, 650.31 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.54, 650.31 and 189.93 is: 284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.54 : 650.31 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.54/650.31 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.54x = 650.31 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.54x = 123,513.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,513.38/433.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.90

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