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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.52, 440.34 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.52, 440.34 and 101.16 is: 151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.52 : 440.34 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.52/440.34 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.52x = 440.34 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.52x = 44,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,544.79/293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.76

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