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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.90, 444.18 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.90, 444.18 and 190.98 is: 263.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.90 : 444.18 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.90/444.18 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.90x = 444.18 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.90x = 84,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,829.50/321.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.53

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