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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.54, 443.78 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.54, 443.78 and 190.62 is: 263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.54 : 443.78 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.54/443.78 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.54x = 443.78 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.54x = 84,593.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,593.34/321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.09

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