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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.71, 380.38 and 99.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.71, 380.38 and 99.62 is: 149.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.71 : 380.38 = 99.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.71/380.38 = 99.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.71x = 380.38 × 99.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.71x = 37,893.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,893.46/253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.36

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