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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.90, 440.88 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.90, 440.88 and 101.50 is: 152.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.90 : 440.88 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.90/440.88 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.90x = 440.88 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.90x = 44,749.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,749.32/293.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.26

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