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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.20, 448.80 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.20, 448.80 and 194.28 is: 268.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.20 : 448.80 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.20/448.80 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.20x = 448.80 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.20x = 87,192.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,192.86/325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.12

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