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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.50, 449.15 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.50, 449.15 and 194.58 is: 268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.50 : 449.15 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.50/449.15 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.50x = 449.15 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.50x = 87,394.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,394.63/325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.49

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