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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.64, 440.54 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.64, 440.54 and 101.32 is: 152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.64 : 440.54 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.64/440.54 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.64x = 440.54 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.64x = 44,635.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,635.51/293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.01

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