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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.67, 443.68 and 190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.67, 443.68 and 190.67 is: 262.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.67 : 443.68 = 190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.67/443.68 = 190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.67x = 443.68 × 190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.67x = 84,596.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,596.47/321.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.99

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