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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.68, 675.90 and 194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.68, 675.90 and 194.12 is: 291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.68 : 675.90 = 194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.68/675.90 = 194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.68x = 675.90 × 194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.68x = 131,205.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,205.71/450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.13

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