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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.07, 443.09 and 188.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.07, 443.09 and 188.38 is: 259.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.07 : 443.09 = 188.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.07/443.09 = 188.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.07x = 443.09 × 188.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.07x = 83,469.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,469.97/321.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.97

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