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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.18, 675.27 and 206.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.18, 675.27 and 206.53 is: 309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.18 : 675.27 = 206.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.18/675.27 = 206.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.18x = 675.27 × 206.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.18x = 139,463.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,463.51/450.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.80

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