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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.71, 675.25 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.71, 675.25 and 190.24 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.71 : 675.25 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.71/675.25 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.71x = 675.25 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.71x = 128,459.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,459.56/450.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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