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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.25, 439.98 and 100.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.25, 439.98 and 100.89 is: 151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.25 : 439.98 = 100.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.25/439.98 = 100.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.25x = 439.98 × 100.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.25x = 44,389.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,389.58/293.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.37

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