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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.54, 449.22 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.54, 449.22 and 194.50 is: 268.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.54 : 449.22 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.54/449.22 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.54x = 449.22 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.54x = 87,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,373.29/325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.39

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