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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.56, 675.76 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.56, 675.76 and 194.08 is: 291.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.56 : 675.76 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.56/675.76 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.56x = 675.76 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.56x = 131,151.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,151.50/450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.09

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