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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.66, 443.80 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.66, 443.80 and 195.68 is: 269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.66 : 443.80 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.66/443.80 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.66x = 443.80 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.66x = 86,842.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,842.78/321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.98

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