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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.99, 443.03 and 196.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.99, 443.03 and 196.71 is: 271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.99 : 443.03 = 196.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.99/443.03 = 196.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.99x = 443.03 × 196.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.99x = 87,147.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,147.45/320.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.50

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