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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.69, 443.88 and 190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.69, 443.88 and 190.71 is: 263.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.69 : 443.88 = 190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.69/443.88 = 190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.69x = 443.88 × 190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.69x = 84,652.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,652.35/321.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.15

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