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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.05, 443.03 and 196.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.05, 443.03 and 196.67 is: 271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.05 : 443.03 = 196.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.05/443.03 = 196.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.05x = 443.03 × 196.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.05x = 87,130.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,130.71/321.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.39

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