Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 444 and 101
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 295.92, 444 and 101 is: 151.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295.92 : 444 = 101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295.92/444 = 101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295.92x = 444 × 101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295.92x = 44,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,844/295.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151.54
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