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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.30, 443.50 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.30, 443.50 and 190.44 is: 262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.30 : 443.50 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.30/443.50 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.30x = 443.50 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.30x = 84,460.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,460.14/321.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.87

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