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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.18, 675.54 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.18, 675.54 and 190.17 is: 285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.18 : 675.54 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.18/675.54 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.18x = 675.54 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.18x = 128,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,467.44/450.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.37

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