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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.79, 443.93 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.79, 443.93 and 190.72 is: 263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.79 : 443.93 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.79/443.93 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.79x = 443.93 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.79x = 84,666.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,666.49/321.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.12

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