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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 449.79 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 449.79 and 194.94 is: 268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 449.79 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/449.79 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 449.79 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 87,682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,682.06/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.98

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