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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.79, 449.64 and 194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.79, 449.64 and 194.87 is: 268.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.79 : 449.64 = 194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.79/449.64 = 194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.79x = 449.64 × 194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.79x = 87,619.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,619.10/325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.95

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