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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.17, 442.76 and 102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.17, 442.76 and 102.80 is: 154.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.17 : 442.76 = 102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.17/442.76 = 102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.17x = 442.76 × 102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.17x = 45,513.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,513.77/295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.20

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