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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.40, 443.49 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.40, 443.49 and 190.38 is: 262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.40 : 443.49 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.40/443.49 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.40x = 443.49 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.40x = 84,431.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,431.63/321.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.70

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