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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.83, 449.46 and 194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.83, 449.46 and 194.61 is: 268.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.83 : 449.46 = 194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.83/449.46 = 194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.83x = 449.46 × 194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.83x = 87,469.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,469.41/325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.45

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