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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 379.51 and 99.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 379.51 and 99.19 is: 148.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 379.51 = 99.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/379.51 = 99.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 379.51 × 99.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 37,643.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,643.60/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.69

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