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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.59, 444.01 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.59, 444.01 and 190.64 is: 263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.59 : 444.01 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.59/444.01 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.59x = 444.01 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.59x = 84,646.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,646.07/321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.21

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