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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.75, 650.76 and 145.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.75, 650.76 and 145.21 is: 217.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.75 : 650.76 = 145.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.75/650.76 = 145.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.75x = 650.76 × 145.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.75x = 94,496.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,496.86/433.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.86

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