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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.94, 676.65 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.94, 676.65 and 194.46 is: 291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.94 : 676.65 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.94/676.65 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.94x = 676.65 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.94x = 131,581.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,581.36/450.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.79

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