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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.19, 675.14 and 206.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.19, 675.14 and 206.58 is: 309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.19 : 675.14 = 206.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.19/675.14 = 206.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.19x = 675.14 × 206.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.19x = 139,471.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,471.92/450.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.81

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