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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.59, 650.60 and 190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.59, 650.60 and 190.05 is: 285.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.59 : 650.60 = 190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.59/650.60 = 190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.59x = 650.60 × 190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.59x = 123,643.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,643.85/433.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.17

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