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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.71, 449.56 and 194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.71, 449.56 and 194.69 is: 268.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.71 : 449.56 = 194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.71/449.56 = 194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.71x = 449.56 × 194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.71x = 87,523.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,523.86/325.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.72

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