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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.06, 442.62 and 100.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.06, 442.62 and 100.06 is: 150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.06 : 442.62 = 100.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.06/442.62 = 100.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.06x = 442.62 × 100.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.06x = 44,288.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,288.56/295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.10

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