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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.44, 444.61 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.44, 444.61 and 101.40 is: 152.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.44 : 444.61 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.44/444.61 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.44x = 444.61 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.44x = 45,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,083.45/296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.08

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