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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.06, 490.47 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.06, 490.47 and 95.88 is: 143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.06 : 490.47 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.06/490.47 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.06x = 490.47 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.06x = 47,026.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,026.26/327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.78

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