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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.85, 444.09 and 190.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.85, 444.09 and 190.90 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.85 : 444.09 = 190.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.85/444.09 = 190.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.85x = 444.09 × 190.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.85x = 84,776.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,776.78/321.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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