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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.87, 490.37 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.87, 490.37 and 95.76 is: 143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.87 : 490.37 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.87/490.37 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.87x = 490.37 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.87x = 46,957.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,957.35/326.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.66

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