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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.64, 440.18 and 101.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.64, 440.18 and 101.14 is: 151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.64 : 440.18 = 101.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.64/440.18 = 101.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.64x = 440.18 × 101.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.64x = 44,519.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,519.81/293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.61

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