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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.45, 443.58 and 190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.45, 443.58 and 190.53 is: 262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.45 : 443.58 = 190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.45/443.58 = 190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.45x = 443.58 × 190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.45x = 84,515.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,515.30/321.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.92

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