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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.44, 443.64 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.44, 443.64 and 190.52 is: 262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.44 : 443.64 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.44/443.64 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.44x = 443.64 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.44x = 84,522.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,522.29/321.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.95

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