Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.98, 442.56 and 100
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 294.98, 442.56 and 100 is: 150.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294.98 : 442.56 = 100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294.98/442.56 = 100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294.98x = 442.56 × 100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294.98x = 44,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,256/294.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150.03
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