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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.24, 442.87 and 100.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.24, 442.87 and 100.25 is: 150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.24 : 442.87 = 100.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.24/442.87 = 100.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.24x = 442.87 × 100.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.24x = 44,397.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,397.72/295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.38

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