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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.26, 489.40 and 95.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.26, 489.40 and 95.15 is: 142.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.26 : 489.40 = 95.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.26/489.40 = 95.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.26x = 489.40 × 95.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.26x = 46,565.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,565.93/326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.73

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