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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.39, 675.62 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.39, 675.62 and 190.14 is: 285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.39 : 675.62 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.39/675.62 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.39x = 675.62 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.39x = 128,462.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,462.39/450.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.22

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