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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.50, 443.60 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.50, 443.60 and 190.52 is: 262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.50 : 443.60 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.50/443.60 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.50x = 443.60 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.50x = 84,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,511.50/321.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.87

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