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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.29, 379.85 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.29, 379.85 and 99.18 is: 148.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.29 : 379.85 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.29/379.85 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.29x = 379.85 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.29x = 37,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,671.62/253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.73

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