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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.07, 675.02 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.07, 675.02 and 189.98 is: 284.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.07 : 675.02 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.07/675.02 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.07x = 675.02 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.07x = 128,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,241.04/450.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.94

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