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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 439.24 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 439.24 and 100.50 is: 150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 439.24 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/439.24 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 439.24 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 44,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,143.62/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.65

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