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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.20, 674.66 and 206.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.20, 674.66 and 206.12 is: 308.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.20 : 674.66 = 206.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.20/674.66 = 206.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.20x = 674.66 × 206.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.20x = 139,060.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,060.92/450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.89

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