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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.42, 448.89 and 194.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.42, 448.89 and 194.33 is: 268.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.42 : 448.89 = 194.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.42/448.89 = 194.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.42x = 448.89 × 194.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.42x = 87,232.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,232.79/325.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.07

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