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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.55, 650.50 and 189.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.55, 650.50 and 189.91 is: 284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.55 : 650.50 = 189.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.55/650.50 = 189.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.55x = 650.50 × 189.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.55x = 123,533.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,533.13/433.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.93

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