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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.28, 439.92 and 100.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.28, 439.92 and 100.92 is: 151.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.28 : 439.92 = 100.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.28/439.92 = 100.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.28x = 439.92 × 100.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.28x = 44,396.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,396.73/293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.38

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