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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.12, 443.16 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.12, 443.16 and 190.14 is: 262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.12 : 443.16 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.12/443.16 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.12x = 443.16 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.12x = 84,262.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,262.44/321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.40

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