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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.65, 650.11 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.65, 650.11 and 189.99 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.65 : 650.11 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.65/650.11 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.65x = 650.11 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.65x = 123,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,514.40/433.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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