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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.61, 650.34 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.61, 650.34 and 125.39 is: 188.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.61 : 650.34 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.61/650.34 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.61x = 650.34 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.61x = 81,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,542.25/433.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.05

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