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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.66, 650.54 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.66, 650.54 and 125.52 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.66 : 650.54 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.66/650.54 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.66x = 650.54 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.66x = 81,655.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,655.78/433.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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