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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 380.28 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 380.28 and 99.33 is: 149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 380.28 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/380.28 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 380.28 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 37,773.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,773.21/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.06

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