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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.96, 650.82 and 125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.96, 650.82 and 125.75 is: 188.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.96 : 650.82 = 125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.96/650.82 = 125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.96x = 650.82 × 125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.96x = 81,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,837.36/433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.58

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