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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.96, 444.21 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.96, 444.21 and 190.92 is: 263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.96 : 444.21 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.96/444.21 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.96x = 444.21 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.96x = 84,808.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,808.57/321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.41

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