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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.67, 440.55 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.67, 440.55 and 101.25 is: 151.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.67 : 440.55 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.67/440.55 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.67x = 440.55 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.67x = 44,605.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,605.69/293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.89

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