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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.53, 449.30 and 194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.53, 449.30 and 194.57 is: 268.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.53 : 449.30 = 194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.53/449.30 = 194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.53x = 449.30 × 194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.53x = 87,417.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,417.08/325.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.54

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