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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.54, 440.37 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.54, 440.37 and 101.16 is: 151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.54 : 440.37 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.54/440.37 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.54x = 440.37 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.54x = 44,547.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,547.83/293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.76

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