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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.03, 443.00 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.03, 443.00 and 196.70 is: 271.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.03 : 443.00 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.03/443.00 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.03x = 443.00 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.03x = 87,136.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,136.38/321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.43

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