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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.35, 379.96 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.35, 379.96 and 99.22 is: 148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.35 : 379.96 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.35/379.96 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.35x = 379.96 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.35x = 37,699.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,699.63/253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.80

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