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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.89, 444.41 and 197.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.89, 444.41 and 197.67 is: 272.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.89 : 444.41 = 197.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.89/444.41 = 197.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.89x = 444.41 × 197.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.89x = 87,845.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,845.54/321.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.91

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