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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.90, 449.75 and 194.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.90, 449.75 and 194.89 is: 268.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.90 : 449.75 = 194.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.90/449.75 = 194.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.90x = 449.75 × 194.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.90x = 87,651.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,651.78/325.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.95

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