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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.01, 490.52 and 95.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.01, 490.52 and 95.90 is: 143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.01 : 490.52 = 95.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.01/490.52 = 95.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.01x = 490.52 × 95.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.01x = 47,040.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,040.87/327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.85

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