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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.85, 444.21 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.85, 444.21 and 190.94 is: 263.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.85 : 444.21 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.85/444.21 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.85x = 444.21 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.85x = 84,815.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,815.24/321.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.53

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