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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.83, 650.96 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.83, 650.96 and 190.32 is: 285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.83 : 650.96 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.83/650.96 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.83x = 650.96 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.83x = 123,889.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,889.76/433.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.57

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