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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.07, 442.93 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.07, 442.93 and 196.68 is: 271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.07 : 442.93 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.07/442.93 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.07x = 442.93 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.07x = 87,112.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,112.27/321.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.32

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