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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.88, 449.68 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.88, 449.68 and 194.96 is: 269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.88 : 449.68 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.88/449.68 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.88x = 449.68 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.88x = 87,669.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,669.61/325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.02

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