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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.65, 443.80 and 190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.65, 443.80 and 190.63 is: 263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.65 : 443.80 = 190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.65/443.80 = 190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.65x = 443.80 × 190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.65x = 84,601.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,601.59/321.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.02

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