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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.72, 444.04 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.72, 444.04 and 190.80 is: 263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.72 : 444.04 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.72/444.04 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.72x = 444.04 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.72x = 84,722.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,722.83/321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.34

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