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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.52, 449.15 and 194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.52, 449.15 and 194.51 is: 268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.52 : 449.15 = 194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.52/449.15 = 194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.52x = 449.15 × 194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.52x = 87,364.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,364.17/325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.38

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