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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.09, 675.36 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.09, 675.36 and 193.59 is: 290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.09 : 675.36 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.09/675.36 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.09x = 675.36 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.09x = 130,742.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,742.94/450.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.48

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