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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.60, 650.68 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.60, 650.68 and 190.20 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.60 : 650.68 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.60/650.68 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.60x = 650.68 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.60x = 123,759.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,759.34/433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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