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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.68, 449.19 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.68, 449.19 and 194.52 is: 268.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.68 : 449.19 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.68/449.19 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.68x = 449.19 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.68x = 87,376.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,376.44/325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.29

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