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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.87, 449.55 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.87, 449.55 and 193.05 is: 266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.87 : 449.55 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.87/449.55 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.87x = 449.55 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.87x = 86,785.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,785.63/325.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.32

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