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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.94, 451.13 and 194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.94, 451.13 and 194.11 is: 267.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.94 : 451.13 = 194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.94/451.13 = 194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.94x = 451.13 × 194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.94x = 87,569.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,569.33/326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.85

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