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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 675 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 675 and 193.68 is: 290.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 675 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/675 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 675 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 130,734
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,734/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.52

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