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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.82, 675.84 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.82, 675.84 and 194.50 is: 291.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.82 : 675.84 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.82/675.84 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.82x = 675.84 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.82x = 131,450.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,450.88/450.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.58

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