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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.40, 449.04 and 194.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.40, 449.04 and 194.41 is: 268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.40 : 449.04 = 194.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.40/449.04 = 194.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.40x = 449.04 × 194.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.40x = 87,297.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,297.87/325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.28

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