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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 449.01 and 194.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 449.01 and 194.37 is: 268.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 449.01 = 194.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/449.01 = 194.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 449.01 × 194.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 87,274.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,274.07/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.27

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