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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.39, 380.00 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.39, 380.00 and 99.28 is: 148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.39 : 380.00 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.39/380.00 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.39x = 380.00 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.39x = 37,724.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,724.25/253.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.88

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