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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.29, 448.89 and 194.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.29, 448.89 and 194.31 is: 268.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.29 : 448.89 = 194.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.29/448.89 = 194.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.29x = 448.89 × 194.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.29x = 87,223.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,223.82/325.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.14

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