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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.20, 675.16 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.20, 675.16 and 190.19 is: 285.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.20 : 675.16 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.20/675.16 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.20x = 675.16 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.20x = 128,409.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,409.89/450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.23

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