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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.14, 675.24 and 189.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.14, 675.24 and 189.89 is: 284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.14 : 675.24 = 189.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.14/675.24 = 189.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.14x = 675.24 × 189.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.14x = 128,217.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,217.95/450.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.84

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