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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.27, 443.27 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.27, 443.27 and 195.21 is: 269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.27 : 443.27 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.27/443.27 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.27x = 443.27 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.27x = 86,531.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,531.22/321.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.34

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