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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.52, 449.17 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.52, 449.17 and 194.50 is: 268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.52 : 449.17 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.52/449.17 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.52x = 449.17 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.52x = 87,363.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,363.57/325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.38

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