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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.86, 443.99 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.86, 443.99 and 190.91 is: 263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.86 : 443.99 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.86/443.99 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.86x = 443.99 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.86x = 84,760.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,760.39/321.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.35

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