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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.84, 444.20 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.84, 444.20 and 190.89 is: 263.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.84 : 444.20 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.84/444.20 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.84x = 444.20 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.84x = 84,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,792.38/321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.46

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