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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.35, 443.40 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.35, 443.40 and 190.35 is: 262.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.35 : 443.40 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.35/443.40 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.35x = 443.40 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.35x = 84,401.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,401.19/321.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.65

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