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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.40, 444.58 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.40, 444.58 and 101.40 is: 152.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.40 : 444.58 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.40/444.58 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.40x = 444.58 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.40x = 45,080.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,080.41/296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.09

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