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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.82, 444 and 190.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.82, 444 and 190.78 is: 263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.82 : 444 = 190.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.82/444 = 190.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.82x = 444 × 190.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.82x = 84,706.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,706.32/321.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.21

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