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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 650.56 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 650.56 and 125.56 is: 188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 650.56 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/650.56 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 650.56 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 81,684.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,684.31/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.32

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