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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.06, 442.90 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.06, 442.90 and 190.01 is: 262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.06 : 442.90 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.06/442.90 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.06x = 442.90 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.06x = 84,155.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,155.43/321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.12

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