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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.06, 442.60 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.06, 442.60 and 100.08 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.06 : 442.60 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.06/442.60 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.06x = 442.60 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.06x = 44,297.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,297.29/295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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