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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.99, 650.98 and 125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.99, 650.98 and 125.87 is: 188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.99 : 650.98 = 125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.99/650.98 = 125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.99x = 650.98 × 125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.99x = 81,938.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,938.85/433.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.80

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