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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.92, 440.88 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.92, 440.88 and 101.56 is: 152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.92 : 440.88 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.92/440.88 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.92x = 440.88 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.92x = 44,775.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,775.77/293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.34

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