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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.87, 650.59 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.87, 650.59 and 190.19 is: 285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.87 : 650.59 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.87/650.59 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.87x = 650.59 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.87x = 123,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,735.71/433.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.19

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