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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.07, 489.20 and 181.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.07, 489.20 and 181.89 is: 272.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.07 : 489.20 = 181.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.07/489.20 = 181.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.07x = 489.20 × 181.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.07x = 88,980.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,980.59/326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.89

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