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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 675.62 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 675.62 and 190.56 is: 285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 675.62 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/675.62 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 675.62 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 128,745.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,745.71/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.64

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