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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.06, 443.04 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.06, 443.04 and 188.28 is: 259.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.06 : 443.04 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.06/443.04 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.06x = 443.04 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.06x = 83,415.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,415.57/321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.81

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