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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.97, 444.35 and 191.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.97, 444.35 and 191.02 is: 263.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.97 : 444.35 = 191.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.97/444.35 = 191.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.97x = 444.35 × 191.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.97x = 84,879.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,879.74/321.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.63

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