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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 675.57 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 675.57 and 190.86 is: 286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 675.57 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/675.57 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 675.57 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 128,939.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,939.29/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.07

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