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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.93, 444.27 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.93, 444.27 and 191.01 is: 263.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.93 : 444.27 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.93/444.27 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.93x = 444.27 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.93x = 84,860.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,860.01/321.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.60

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