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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.99, 444.04 and 100.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.99, 444.04 and 100.98 is: 151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.99 : 444.04 = 100.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.99/444.04 = 100.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.99x = 444.04 × 100.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.99x = 44,838.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,838.91/295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.49

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