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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.90, 650.86 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.90, 650.86 and 145.34 is: 218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.90 : 650.86 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.90/650.86 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.90x = 650.86 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.90x = 94,595.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,595.99/433.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.01

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