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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.62, 442 and 102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.62, 442 and 102.26 is: 153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.62 : 442 = 102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.62/442 = 102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.62x = 442 × 102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.62x = 45,198.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,198.92/294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.41

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