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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.79, 443.97 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.79, 443.97 and 188.96 is: 260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.79 : 443.97 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.79/443.97 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.79x = 443.97 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.79x = 83,892.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,892.57/321.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.71

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