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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 439.62 and 100.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 439.62 and 100.65 is: 151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 439.62 = 100.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/439.62 = 100.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 439.62 × 100.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 44,247.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,247.75/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.01

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