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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.72, 650.48 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.72, 650.48 and 125.50 is: 188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.72 : 650.48 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.72/650.48 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.72x = 650.48 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.72x = 81,635.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,635.24/433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.22

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