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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.50, 674.28 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.50, 674.28 and 193 is: 289.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.50 : 674.28 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.50/674.28 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.50x = 674.28 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.50x = 130,136.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,136.04/449.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.51

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