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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.47, 442.89 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.47, 442.89 and 102.96 is: 154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.47 : 442.89 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.47/442.89 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.47x = 442.89 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.47x = 45,599.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,599.95/295.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.33

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