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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.10, 379.52 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.10, 379.52 and 98.87 is: 148.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.10 : 379.52 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.10/379.52 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.10x = 379.52 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.10x = 37,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,520.75/253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.25

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