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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.68, 489.90 and 95.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.68, 489.90 and 95.51 is: 143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.68 : 489.90 = 95.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.68/489.90 = 95.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.68x = 489.90 × 95.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.68x = 46,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,790.35/326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.23

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