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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.47, 380.16 and 99.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.47, 380.16 and 99.42 is: 149.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.47 : 380.16 = 99.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.47/380.16 = 99.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.47x = 380.16 × 99.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.47x = 37,795.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,795.51/253.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.11

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