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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.50, 675.60 and 203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.50, 675.60 and 203.55 is: 305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.50 : 675.60 = 203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.50/675.60 = 203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.50x = 675.60 × 203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.50x = 137,518.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,518.38/450.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.26

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