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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 380.33 and 99.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 380.33 and 99.37 is: 149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 380.33 = 99.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/380.33 = 99.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 380.33 × 99.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 37,792.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,792.69/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.12

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