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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.95, 650.95 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.95, 650.95 and 137.52 is: 206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.95 : 650.95 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.95/650.95 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.95x = 650.95 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.95x = 89,521.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,521.63/433.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.30

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