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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.66, 443.88 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.66, 443.88 and 190.58 is: 262.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.66 : 443.88 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.66/443.88 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.66x = 443.88 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.66x = 84,592.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,592.43/321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.99

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