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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.02, 440.99 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.02, 440.99 and 101.62 is: 152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.02 : 440.99 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.02/440.99 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.02x = 440.99 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.02x = 44,813.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,813.40/294.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.42

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