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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.94, 651.01 and 125.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.94, 651.01 and 125.81 is: 188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.94 : 651.01 = 125.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.94/651.01 = 125.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.94x = 651.01 × 125.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.94x = 81,903.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,903.73/433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.75

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