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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.19, 443.08 and 190.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.19, 443.08 and 190.15 is: 262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.19 : 443.08 = 190.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.19/443.08 = 190.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.19x = 443.08 × 190.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.19x = 84,251.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,251.66/321.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.31

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