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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.03, 443.11 and 188.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.03, 443.11 and 188.27 is: 259.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.03 : 443.11 = 188.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.03/443.11 = 188.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.03x = 443.11 × 188.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.03x = 83,425.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,425.14/321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.87

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