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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.12, 489.20 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.12, 489.20 and 95.01 is: 142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.12 : 489.20 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.12/489.20 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.12x = 489.20 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.12x = 46,476.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,476.58/326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.52

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