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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.99, 442.37 and 102.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.99, 442.37 and 102.57 is: 153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.99 : 442.37 = 102.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.99/442.37 = 102.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.99x = 442.37 × 102.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.99x = 45,373.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,373.38/294.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.81

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