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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.56, 650.49 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.56, 650.49 and 190.26 is: 285.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.56 : 650.49 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.56/650.49 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.56x = 650.49 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.56x = 123,762.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,762.23/433.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.46

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