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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.21, 675.35 and 206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.21, 675.35 and 206.74 is: 310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.21 : 675.35 = 206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.21/675.35 = 206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.21x = 675.35 × 206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.21x = 139,621.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,621.86/450.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.13

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