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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.47, 675.16 and 190.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.47, 675.16 and 190.37 is: 285.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.47 : 675.16 = 190.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.47/675.16 = 190.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.47x = 675.16 × 190.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.47x = 128,530.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,530.21/450.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.32

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