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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.31, 675.73 and 190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.31, 675.73 and 190.29 is: 285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.31 : 675.73 = 190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.31/675.73 = 190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.31x = 675.73 × 190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.31x = 128,583.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,583.71/450.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.54

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