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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.89, 451.21 and 194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.89, 451.21 and 194.14 is: 267.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.89 : 451.21 = 194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.89/451.21 = 194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.89x = 451.21 × 194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.89x = 87,597.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,597.15/326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.97

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