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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 650.88 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 650.88 and 190.50 is: 285.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 650.88 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/650.88 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 650.88 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 123,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,992.64/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.86

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