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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.84, 650.74 and 125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.84, 650.74 and 125.72 is: 188.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.84 : 650.74 = 125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.84/650.74 = 125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.84x = 650.74 × 125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.84x = 81,811.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,811.03/433.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.57

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