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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.33, 379.89 and 99.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.33, 379.89 and 99.23 is: 148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.33 : 379.89 = 99.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.33/379.89 = 99.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.33x = 379.89 × 99.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.33x = 37,695.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,695.99/253.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.80

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