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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.81, 440.79 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.81, 440.79 and 101.44 is: 152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.81 : 440.79 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.81/440.79 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.81x = 440.79 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.81x = 44,712.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,712.26/293.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.18

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