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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.90, 651.12 and 190.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.90, 651.12 and 190.45 is: 285.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.90 : 651.12 = 190.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.90/651.12 = 190.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.90x = 651.12 × 190.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.90x = 124,005.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,005.80/433.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.79

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