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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.94, 444.28 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.94, 444.28 and 190.94 is: 263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.94 : 444.28 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.94/444.28 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.94x = 444.28 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.94x = 84,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,830.82/321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.50

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