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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.14, 442.74 and 100.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.14, 442.74 and 100.10 is: 150.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.14 : 442.74 = 100.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.14/442.74 = 100.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.14x = 442.74 × 100.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.14x = 44,318.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,318.27/295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.16

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