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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.07, 443 and 196.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.07, 443 and 196.69 is: 271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.07 : 443 = 196.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.07/443 = 196.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.07x = 443 × 196.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.07x = 87,133.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,133.67/321.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.39

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