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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.94, 440.91 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.94, 440.91 and 101.57 is: 152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.94 : 440.91 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.94/440.91 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.94x = 440.91 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.94x = 44,781.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,781.02/293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.35

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