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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.40, 449.06 and 194.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.40, 449.06 and 194.39 is: 268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.40 : 449.06 = 194.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.40/449.06 = 194.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.40x = 449.06 × 194.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.40x = 87,292.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,292.77/325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.26

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