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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.57, 443.68 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.57, 443.68 and 190.55 is: 262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.57 : 443.68 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.57/443.68 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.57x = 443.68 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.57x = 84,543.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,543.86/321.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.91

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