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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.90, 650.58 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.90, 650.58 and 190.23 is: 285.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.90 : 650.58 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.90/650.58 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.90x = 650.58 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.90x = 123,759.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,759.83/433.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.23

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