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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.74, 449.44 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.74, 449.44 and 194.66 is: 268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.74 : 449.44 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.74/449.44 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.74x = 449.44 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.74x = 87,485.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,485.26/325.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.57

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