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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.75, 444.05 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.75, 444.05 and 183.75 is: 253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.75 : 444.05 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.75/444.05 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.75x = 444.05 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.75x = 81,593.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,593.27/321.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.59

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