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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.99, 443.00 and 188.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.99, 443.00 and 188.27 is: 259.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.99 : 443.00 = 188.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.99/443.00 = 188.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.99x = 443.00 × 188.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.99x = 83,401.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,401.87/320.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.82

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