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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.57, 380.36 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.57, 380.36 and 99.48 is: 149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.57 : 380.36 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.57/380.36 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.57x = 380.36 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.57x = 37,838.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,838.21/253.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.22

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