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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.97, 650.98 and 125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.97, 650.98 and 125.85 is: 188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.97 : 650.98 = 125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.97/650.98 = 125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.97x = 650.98 × 125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.97x = 81,925.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,925.83/433.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.78

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