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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.27, 443.16 and 196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.27, 443.16 and 196.98 is: 271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.27 : 443.16 = 196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.27/443.16 = 196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.27x = 443.16 × 196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.27x = 87,293.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,293.66/321.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.71

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