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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.07, 442.46 and 100.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.07, 442.46 and 100.01 is: 149.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.07 : 442.46 = 100.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.07/442.46 = 100.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.07x = 442.46 × 100.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.07x = 44,250.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,250.42/295.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.97

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