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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.49, 449.09 and 194.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.49, 449.09 and 194.41 is: 268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.49 : 449.09 = 194.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.49/449.09 = 194.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.49x = 449.09 × 194.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.49x = 87,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,305.34/325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.23

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