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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.29, 380.01 and 99.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.29, 380.01 and 99.23 is: 148.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.29 : 380.01 = 99.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.29/380.01 = 99.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.29x = 380.01 × 99.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.29x = 37,706.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,706.49/253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.87

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