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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 439.49 and 100.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 439.49 and 100.62 is: 150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 439.49 = 100.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/439.49 = 100.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 439.49 × 100.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 44,221.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,221.48/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.92

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