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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.72, 380.32 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.72, 380.32 and 99.56 is: 149.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.72 : 380.32 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.72/380.32 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.72x = 380.32 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.72x = 37,864.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,864.66/253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.24

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