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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.64, 440.17 and 101.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.64, 440.17 and 101.13 is: 151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.64 : 440.17 = 101.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.64/440.17 = 101.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.64x = 440.17 × 101.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.64x = 44,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,514.39/293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.60

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