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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.72, 442.06 and 102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.72, 442.06 and 102.34 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.72 : 442.06 = 102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.72/442.06 = 102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.72x = 442.06 × 102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.72x = 45,240.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,240.42/294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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