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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.49, 380.13 and 99.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.49, 380.13 and 99.39 is: 149.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.49 : 380.13 = 99.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.49/380.13 = 99.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.49x = 380.13 × 99.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.49x = 37,781.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,781.12/253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.04

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