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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.28, 675.38 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.28, 675.38 and 190.16 is: 285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.28 : 675.38 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.28/675.38 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.28x = 675.38 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.28x = 128,429.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,429.31/450.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.22

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