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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.77, 443.94 and 190.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.77, 443.94 and 190.75 is: 263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.77 : 443.94 = 190.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.77/443.94 = 190.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.77x = 443.94 × 190.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.77x = 84,681.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,681.56/321.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.17

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