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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.62, 380.31 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.62, 380.31 and 99.48 is: 149.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.62 : 380.31 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.62/380.31 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.62x = 380.31 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.62x = 37,833.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,833.24/253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.17

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