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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.07, 443.01 and 196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.07, 443.01 and 196.76 is: 271.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.07 : 443.01 = 196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.07/443.01 = 196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.07x = 443.01 × 196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.07x = 87,166.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,166.65/321.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.49

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