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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.51, 443.64 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.51, 443.64 and 190.44 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.51 : 443.64 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.51/443.64 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.51x = 443.64 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.51x = 84,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,486.80/321.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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