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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 380.09 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 380.09 and 99.32 is: 148.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 380.09 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/380.09 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 380.09 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 37,749.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,749.84/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.99

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