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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.12, 675.18 and 206.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.12, 675.18 and 206.61 is: 309.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.12 : 675.18 = 206.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.12/675.18 = 206.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.12x = 675.18 × 206.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.12x = 139,497.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,497.91/450.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.91

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