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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.45, 380.07 and 99.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.45, 380.07 and 99.36 is: 149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.45 : 380.07 = 99.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.45/380.07 = 99.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.45x = 380.07 × 99.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.45x = 37,763.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,763.76/253.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.00

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