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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.22, 379.90 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.22, 379.90 and 99.15 is: 148.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.22 : 379.90 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.22/379.90 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.22x = 379.90 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.22x = 37,666.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,666.59/253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.75

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