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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.60, 489.98 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.60, 489.98 and 95.50 is: 143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.60 : 489.98 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.60/489.98 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.60x = 489.98 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.60x = 46,793.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,793.09/326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.27

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