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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.94, 444.18 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.94, 444.18 and 191 is: 263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.94 : 444.18 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.94/444.18 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.94x = 444.18 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.94x = 84,838.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,838.38/321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.52

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