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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.01, 449.72 and 194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.01, 449.72 and 194.99 is: 268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.01 : 449.72 = 194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.01/449.72 = 194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.01x = 449.72 × 194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.01x = 87,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,687.68/326.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.97

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