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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.39, 380.19 and 99.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.39, 380.19 and 99.39 is: 149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.39 : 380.19 = 99.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.39/380.19 = 99.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.39x = 380.19 × 99.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.39x = 37,787.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,787.08/253.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.13

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