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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.08, 443.16 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.08, 443.16 and 190.17 is: 262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.08 : 443.16 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.08/443.16 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.08x = 443.16 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.08x = 84,275.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,275.74/321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.48

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