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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.75, 443.97 and 190.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.75, 443.97 and 190.83 is: 263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.75 : 443.97 = 190.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.75/443.97 = 190.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.75x = 443.97 × 190.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.75x = 84,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,722.80/321.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.32

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