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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.21, 443.33 and 190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.21, 443.33 and 190.29 is: 262.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.21 : 443.33 = 190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.21/443.33 = 190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.21x = 443.33 × 190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.21x = 84,361.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,361.27/321.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.64

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