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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.86, 675.81 and 190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.86, 675.81 and 190.67 is: 285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.86 : 675.81 = 190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.86/675.81 = 190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.86x = 675.81 × 190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.86x = 128,853.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,853.31/450.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.80

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