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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.26, 442.96 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.26, 442.96 and 102.88 is: 154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.26 : 442.96 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.26/442.96 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.26x = 442.96 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.26x = 45,571.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,571.72/295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.34

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