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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.57, 440.35 and 101.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.57, 440.35 and 101.19 is: 151.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.57 : 440.35 = 101.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.57/440.35 = 101.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.57x = 440.35 × 101.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.57x = 44,558.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,558.76/293.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.79

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