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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.99, 444.27 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.99, 444.27 and 195.92 is: 270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.99 : 444.27 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.99/444.27 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.99x = 444.27 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.99x = 87,041.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,041.75/321.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.32

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