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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.30, 443.48 and 188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.30, 443.48 and 188.54 is: 260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.30 : 443.48 = 188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.30/443.48 = 188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.30x = 443.48 × 188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.30x = 83,613.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,613.72/321.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.24

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