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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.55, 380.37 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.55, 380.37 and 99.44 is: 149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.55 : 380.37 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.55/380.37 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.55x = 380.37 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.55x = 37,823.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,823.99/253.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.18

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