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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.70, 440.37 and 101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.70, 440.37 and 101.34 is: 151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.70 : 440.37 = 101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.70/440.37 = 101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.70x = 440.37 × 101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.70x = 44,627.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,627.10/293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.95

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