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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.15, 443.18 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.15, 443.18 and 190.16 is: 262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.15 : 443.18 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.15/443.18 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.15x = 443.18 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.15x = 84,276.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,276.69/321.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.42

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