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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.41, 448.91 and 194.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.41, 448.91 and 194.41 is: 268.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.41 : 448.91 = 194.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.41/448.91 = 194.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.41x = 448.91 × 194.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.41x = 87,271.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,271.96/325.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.19

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