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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.26, 489.36 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.26, 489.36 and 95.18 is: 142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.26 : 489.36 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.26/489.36 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.26x = 489.36 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.26x = 46,577.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,577.28/326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.76

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