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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.14, 675.42 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.14, 675.42 and 190.20 is: 285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.14 : 675.42 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.14/675.42 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.14x = 675.42 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.14x = 128,460.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,460.56/450.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.38

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