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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.48, 380.14 and 99.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.48, 380.14 and 99.34 is: 148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.48 : 380.14 = 99.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.48/380.14 = 99.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.48x = 380.14 × 99.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.48x = 37,763.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,763.11/253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.98

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