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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.17, 379.75 and 99.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.17, 379.75 and 99.05 is: 148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.17 : 379.75 = 99.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.17/379.75 = 99.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.17x = 379.75 × 99.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.17x = 37,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,614.94/253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.58

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