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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.16, 674.96 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.16, 674.96 and 190.35 is: 285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.16 : 674.96 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.16/674.96 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.16x = 674.96 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.16x = 128,477.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,477.68/450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.41

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