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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.94, 451.20 and 194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.94, 451.20 and 194.18 is: 267.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.94 : 451.20 = 194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.94/451.20 = 194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.94x = 451.20 × 194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.94x = 87,614.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,614.02/326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.98

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