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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.83, 444.09 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.83, 444.09 and 197.52 is: 272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.83 : 444.09 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.83/444.09 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.83x = 444.09 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.83x = 87,716.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,716.66/321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.56

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