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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.31, 448.95 and 194.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.31, 448.95 and 194.31 is: 268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.31 : 448.95 = 194.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.31/448.95 = 194.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.31x = 448.95 × 194.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.31x = 87,235.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,235.47/325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.17

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