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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.97, 449.70 and 194.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.97, 449.70 and 194.91 is: 268.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.97 : 449.70 = 194.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.97/449.70 = 194.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.97x = 449.70 × 194.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.97x = 87,649.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,649.71/325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.89

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