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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.62, 443.75 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.62, 443.75 and 190.56 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.62 : 443.75 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.62/443.75 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.62x = 443.75 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.62x = 84,561.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,561.71/321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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