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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.61, 449.32 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.61, 449.32 and 194.66 is: 268.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.61 : 449.32 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.61/449.32 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.61x = 449.32 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.61x = 87,464.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,464.63/325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.62

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