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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.01, 439.47 and 98.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.01, 439.47 and 98.01 is: 147.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.01 : 439.47 = 98.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.01/439.47 = 98.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.01x = 439.47 × 98.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.01x = 43,072.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,072.45/293.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.00

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