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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.76, 449.32 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.76, 449.32 and 194.80 is: 268.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.76 : 449.32 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.76/449.32 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.76x = 449.32 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.76x = 87,527.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,527.54/325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.69

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