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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.24, 675.44 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.24, 675.44 and 190.38 is: 285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.24 : 675.44 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.24/675.44 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.24x = 675.44 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.24x = 128,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,590.27/450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.60

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