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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.70, 444.02 and 190.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.70, 444.02 and 190.79 is: 263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.70 : 444.02 = 190.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.70/444.02 = 190.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.70x = 444.02 × 190.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.70x = 84,714.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,714.58/321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.33

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