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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.86, 444.14 and 190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.86, 444.14 and 190.84 is: 263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.86 : 444.14 = 190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.86/444.14 = 190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.86x = 444.14 × 190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.86x = 84,759.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,759.68/321.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.34

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