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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.71, 650.24 and 186.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.71, 650.24 and 186.63 is: 279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.71 : 650.24 = 186.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.71/650.24 = 186.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.71x = 650.24 × 186.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.71x = 121,351.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,351.51/433.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.80

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