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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.64, 440.52 and 101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.64, 440.52 and 101.24 is: 151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.64 : 440.52 = 101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.64/440.52 = 101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.64x = 440.52 × 101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.64x = 44,598.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,598.24/293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.88

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