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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.65, 650.49 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.65, 650.49 and 125.52 is: 188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.65 : 650.49 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.65/650.49 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.65x = 650.49 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.65x = 81,649.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,649.50/433.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.28

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