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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.53, 380.09 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.53, 380.09 and 99.50 is: 149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.53 : 380.09 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.53/380.09 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.53x = 380.09 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.53x = 37,817.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,817.30/253.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.16

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