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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.44, 449.10 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.44, 449.10 and 194.40 is: 268.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.44 : 449.10 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.44/449.10 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.44x = 449.10 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.44x = 87,305.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,305.04/325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.27

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