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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 440.37 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 440.37 and 101.25 is: 151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 440.37 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/440.37 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 440.37 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 44,587.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,587.46/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.78

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