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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.36, 380.14 and 99.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.36, 380.14 and 99.26 is: 148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.36 : 380.14 = 99.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.36/380.14 = 99.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.36x = 380.14 × 99.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.36x = 37,732.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,732.70/253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.93

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