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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.46, 675.34 and 190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.46, 675.34 and 190.25 is: 285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.46 : 675.34 = 190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.46/675.34 = 190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.46x = 675.34 × 190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.46x = 128,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,482.12/450.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.22

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