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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.29, 490.91 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.29, 490.91 and 96.14 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.29 : 490.91 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.29/490.91 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.29x = 490.91 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.29x = 47,196.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,196.83/327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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