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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 379.78 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 379.78 and 99.22 is: 148.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 379.78 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/379.78 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 379.78 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 37,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,682.56/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.75

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