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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.38, 443.56 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.38, 443.56 and 188.60 is: 260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.38 : 443.56 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.38/443.56 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.38x = 443.56 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.38x = 83,655.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,655.42/321.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.30

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