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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.54, 449.24 and 194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.54, 449.24 and 194.57 is: 268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.54 : 449.24 = 194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.54/449.24 = 194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.54x = 449.24 × 194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.54x = 87,408.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,408.63/325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.50

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