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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.74, 650.84 and 190.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.74, 650.84 and 190.21 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.74 : 650.84 = 190.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.74/650.84 = 190.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.74x = 650.84 × 190.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.74x = 123,796.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,796.28/433.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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