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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.39, 380.19 and 99.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.39, 380.19 and 99.29 is: 148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.39 : 380.19 = 99.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.39/380.19 = 99.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.39x = 380.19 × 99.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.39x = 37,749.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,749.38/253.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.98

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