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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.91, 444.32 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.91, 444.32 and 190.96 is: 263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.91 : 444.32 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.91/444.32 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.91x = 444.32 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.91x = 84,846.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,846.00/321.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.57

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