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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.20, 442.93 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.20, 442.93 and 151.02 is: 226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.20 : 442.93 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.20/442.93 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.20x = 442.93 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.20x = 66,891.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,891.29/295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.60

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