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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.81, 675.85 and 194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.81, 675.85 and 194.49 is: 291.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.81 : 675.85 = 194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.81/675.85 = 194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.81x = 675.85 × 194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.81x = 131,446.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,446.07/450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.58

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