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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 379.95 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 379.95 and 99.48 is: 149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 379.95 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/379.95 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 379.95 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 37,797.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,797.43/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.14

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