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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 440.12 and 101.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 440.12 and 101.07 is: 151.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 440.12 = 101.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/440.12 = 101.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 440.12 × 101.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 44,482.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,482.42/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.56

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