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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.19, 379.77 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.19, 379.77 and 99.14 is: 148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.19 : 379.77 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.19/379.77 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.19x = 379.77 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.19x = 37,650.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,650.82/253.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.70

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