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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.26, 489.31 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.26, 489.31 and 95.10 is: 142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.26 : 489.31 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.26/489.31 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.26x = 489.31 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.26x = 46,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,533.38/326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.63

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