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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.81, 444.08 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.81, 444.08 and 190.82 is: 263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.81 : 444.08 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.81/444.08 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.81x = 444.08 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.81x = 84,736.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,736.17/321.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.31

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