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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.58, 443.47 and 100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.58, 443.47 and 100.59 is: 150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.58 : 443.47 = 100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.58/443.47 = 100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.58x = 443.47 × 100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.58x = 44,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,608.40/295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.92

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