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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.46, 380.00 and 99.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.46, 380.00 and 99.37 is: 148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.46 : 380.00 = 99.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.46/380.00 = 99.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.46x = 380.00 × 99.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.46x = 37,759.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,759.90/253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.98

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