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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.10, 379.59 and 98.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.10, 379.59 and 98.98 is: 148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.10 : 379.59 = 98.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.10/379.59 = 98.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.10x = 379.59 × 98.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.10x = 37,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,571.82/253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.45

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