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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.74, 650.46 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.74, 650.46 and 190.24 is: 285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.74 : 650.46 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.74/650.46 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.74x = 650.46 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.74x = 123,743.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,743.51/433.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.29

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