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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.13, 444.21 and 101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.13, 444.21 and 101.24 is: 151.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.13 : 444.21 = 101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.13/444.21 = 101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.13x = 444.21 × 101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.13x = 44,971.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,971.82/296.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.87

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