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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.79, 444.08 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.79, 444.08 and 190.80 is: 263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.79 : 444.08 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.79/444.08 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.79x = 444.08 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.79x = 84,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,730.46/321.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.31

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