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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.39, 439.80 and 100.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.39, 439.80 and 100.88 is: 151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.39 : 439.80 = 100.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.39/439.80 = 100.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.39x = 439.80 × 100.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.39x = 44,364.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,364.83/293.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.22

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