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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.45, 449.13 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.45, 449.13 and 194.46 is: 268.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.45 : 449.13 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.45/449.13 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.45x = 449.13 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.45x = 87,337.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,337.82/325.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.36

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