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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325, 448.50 and 194.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325, 448.50 and 194.03 is: 267.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325 : 448.50 = 194.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325/448.50 = 194.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325x = 448.50 × 194.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325x = 87,022.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,022.46/325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.76

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