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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.77, 449.51 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.77, 449.51 and 194.78 is: 268.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.77 : 449.51 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.77/449.51 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.77x = 449.51 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.77x = 87,552.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,552.34/325.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.76

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