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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.54, 443.72 and 197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.54, 443.72 and 197.18 is: 272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.54 : 443.72 = 197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.54/443.72 = 197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.54x = 443.72 × 197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.54x = 87,492.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,492.71/321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.11

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