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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.58, 380.28 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.58, 380.28 and 99.50 is: 149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.58 : 380.28 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.58/380.28 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.58x = 380.28 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.58x = 37,837.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,837.86/253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.21

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