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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.71, 650.67 and 145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.71, 650.67 and 145.14 is: 217.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.71 : 650.67 = 145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.71/650.67 = 145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.71x = 650.67 × 145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.71x = 94,438.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,438.24/433.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.75

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