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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.66, 443.89 and 188.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.66, 443.89 and 188.86 is: 260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.66 : 443.89 = 188.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.66/443.89 = 188.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.66x = 443.89 × 188.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.66x = 83,832.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,832.19/321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.62

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