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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.42, 443.57 and 190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.42, 443.57 and 190.43 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.42 : 443.57 = 190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.42/443.57 = 190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.42x = 443.57 × 190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.42x = 84,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,470.62/321.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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