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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.27, 439.93 and 100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.27, 439.93 and 100.91 is: 151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.27 : 439.93 = 100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.27/439.93 = 100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.27x = 439.93 × 100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.27x = 44,390.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,390.88/293.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.37

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