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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.39, 443.58 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.39, 443.58 and 190.44 is: 262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.39 : 443.58 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.39/443.58 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.39x = 443.58 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.39x = 84,475.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,475.38/321.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.84

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