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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.31, 443.26 and 190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.31, 443.26 and 190.27 is: 262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.31 : 443.26 = 190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.31/443.26 = 190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.31x = 443.26 × 190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.31x = 84,339.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,339.08/321.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.49

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