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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.46, 443.62 and 190.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.46, 443.62 and 190.47 is: 262.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.46 : 443.62 = 190.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.46/443.62 = 190.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.46x = 443.62 × 190.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.46x = 84,493.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,493.13/321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.85

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