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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.17, 675.32 and 190.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.17, 675.32 and 190.13 is: 285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.17 : 675.32 = 190.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.17/675.32 = 190.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.17x = 675.32 × 190.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.17x = 128,399.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,399.13/450.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.22

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