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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.57, 443.79 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.57, 443.79 and 188.87 is: 260.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.57 : 443.79 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.57/443.79 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.57x = 443.79 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.57x = 83,818.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,818.62/321.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.65

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