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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.11, 442.66 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.11, 442.66 and 100.08 is: 150.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.11 : 442.66 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.11/442.66 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.11x = 442.66 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.11x = 44,300.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,300.91/295.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.12

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