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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.24, 675.52 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.24, 675.52 and 190.28 is: 285.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.24 : 675.52 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.24/675.52 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.24x = 675.52 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.24x = 128,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,537.95/450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.49

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