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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.24, 439.58 and 100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.24, 439.58 and 100.76 is: 151.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.24 : 439.58 = 100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.24/439.58 = 100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.24x = 439.58 × 100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.24x = 44,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,292.08/293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.04

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