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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.88, 449.76 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.88, 449.76 and 194.90 is: 268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.88 : 449.76 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.88/449.76 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.88x = 449.76 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.88x = 87,658.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,658.22/325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.99

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