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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.79, 650.61 and 190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.79, 650.61 and 190.25 is: 285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.79 : 650.61 = 190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.79/650.61 = 190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.79x = 650.61 × 190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.79x = 123,778.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,778.55/433.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.34

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