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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.99, 449.65 and 194.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.99, 449.65 and 194.95 is: 268.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.99 : 449.65 = 194.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.99/449.65 = 194.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.99x = 449.65 × 194.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.99x = 87,658.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,658.29/325.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.90

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