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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.13, 443.19 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.13, 443.19 and 190.18 is: 262.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.13 : 443.19 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.13/443.19 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.13x = 443.19 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.13x = 84,285.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,285.87/321.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.47

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