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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 440.05 and 101.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 440.05 and 101.00 is: 151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 440.05 = 101.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/440.05 = 101.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 440.05 × 101.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 44,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,442.60/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.50

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