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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.72, 650.72 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.72, 650.72 and 190.24 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.72 : 650.72 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.72/650.72 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.72x = 650.72 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.72x = 123,792.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,792.97/433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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