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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.39, 443.12 and 100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.39, 443.12 and 100.35 is: 150.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.39 : 443.12 = 100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.39/443.12 = 100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.39x = 443.12 × 100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.39x = 44,467.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,467.09/295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.54

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