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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.76, 442.26 and 102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.76, 442.26 and 102.40 is: 153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.76 : 442.26 = 102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.76/442.26 = 102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.76x = 442.26 × 102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.76x = 45,287.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,287.42/294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.64

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