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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.97, 442.52 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.97, 442.52 and 102.60 is: 153.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.97 : 442.52 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.97/442.52 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.97x = 442.52 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.97x = 45,400.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,400.34/294.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.92

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