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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.27, 443.25 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.27, 443.25 and 190.26 is: 262.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.27 : 443.25 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.27/443.25 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.27x = 443.25 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.27x = 84,332.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,332.75/321.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.50

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