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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.64, 675.76 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.64, 675.76 and 190.60 is: 285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.64 : 675.76 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.64/675.76 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.64x = 675.76 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.64x = 128,799.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,799.86/450.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.82

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