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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.31, 448.88 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.31, 448.88 and 194.27 is: 268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.31 : 448.88 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.31/448.88 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.31x = 448.88 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.31x = 87,200.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,200.70/325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.06

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