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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.36, 443.16 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.36, 443.16 and 103 is: 154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.36 : 443.16 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.36/443.16 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.36x = 443.16 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.36x = 45,645.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,645.48/295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.54

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