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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 439.76 and 100.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 439.76 and 100.72 is: 151.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 439.76 = 100.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/439.76 = 100.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 439.76 × 100.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 44,292.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,292.63/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.11

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