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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.55, 649.89 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.55, 649.89 and 190.01 is: 284.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.55 : 649.89 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.55/649.89 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.55x = 649.89 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.55x = 123,485.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,485.60/433.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.82

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