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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.91, 490.36 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.91, 490.36 and 95.83 is: 143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.91 : 490.36 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.91/490.36 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.91x = 490.36 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.91x = 46,991.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,991.20/326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.74

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