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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.39, 675.72 and 190.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.39, 675.72 and 190.51 is: 285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.39 : 675.72 = 190.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.39/675.72 = 190.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.39x = 675.72 × 190.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.39x = 128,729.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,729.73/450.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.82

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