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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.89, 442.34 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.89, 442.34 and 102.52 is: 153.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.89 : 442.34 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.89/442.34 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.89x = 442.34 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.89x = 45,346.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,346.35/294.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.77

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