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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.34, 448.98 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.34, 448.98 and 194.34 is: 268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.34 : 448.98 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.34/448.98 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.34x = 448.98 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.34x = 87,254.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,254.77/325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.20

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