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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.60, 650.04 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.60, 650.04 and 189.95 is: 284.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.60 : 650.04 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.60/650.04 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.60x = 650.04 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.60x = 123,472.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,472.20/433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.76

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