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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.73, 440.61 and 101.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.73, 440.61 and 101.37 is: 152.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.73 : 440.61 = 101.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.73/440.61 = 101.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.73x = 440.61 × 101.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.73x = 44,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,664.64/293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.06

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