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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.59, 650.49 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.59, 650.49 and 125.43 is: 188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.59 : 650.49 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.59/650.49 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.59x = 650.49 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.59x = 81,590.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,590.33/433.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.18

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