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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.56, 440.34 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.56, 440.34 and 101.18 is: 151.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.56 : 440.34 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.56/440.34 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.56x = 440.34 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.56x = 44,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,553.60/293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.77

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