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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.12, 442.67 and 100.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.12, 442.67 and 100.05 is: 150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.12 : 442.67 = 100.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.12/442.67 = 100.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.12x = 442.67 × 100.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.12x = 44,286.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,286.42/295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.06

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