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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.98, 444.15 and 191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.98, 444.15 and 191.03 is: 263.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.98 : 444.15 = 191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.98/444.15 = 191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.98x = 444.15 × 191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.98x = 84,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,843.75/321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.51

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