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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.95, 440.81 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.95, 440.81 and 101.55 is: 152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.95 : 440.81 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.95/440.81 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.95x = 440.81 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.95x = 44,763.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,763.75/293.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.28

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