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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.64, 650.57 and 125.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.64, 650.57 and 125.51 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.64 : 650.57 = 125.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.64/650.57 = 125.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.64x = 650.57 × 125.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.64x = 81,649.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,649.16/433.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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