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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.65, 440.43 and 101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.65, 440.43 and 101.26 is: 151.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.65 : 440.43 = 101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.65/440.43 = 101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.65x = 440.43 × 101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.65x = 44,597.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,597.94/293.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.87

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