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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.88, 442.40 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.88, 442.40 and 102.52 is: 153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.88 : 442.40 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.88/442.40 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.88x = 442.40 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.88x = 45,354.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,354.85/294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.81

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