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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.48, 379.98 and 99.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.48, 379.98 and 99.51 is: 149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.48 : 379.98 = 99.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.48/379.98 = 99.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.48x = 379.98 × 99.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.48x = 37,809.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,809.91/253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.16

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