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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.84, 449.67 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.84, 449.67 and 194.82 is: 268.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.84 : 449.67 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.84/449.67 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.84x = 449.67 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.84x = 87,604.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,604.71/325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.86

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