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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.24, 439.75 and 100.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.24, 439.75 and 100.82 is: 151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.24 : 439.75 = 100.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.24/439.75 = 100.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.24x = 439.75 × 100.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.24x = 44,332.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,332.89/293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.19

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