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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.77, 380.63 and 99.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.77, 380.63 and 99.67 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.77 : 380.63 = 99.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.77/380.63 = 99.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.77x = 380.63 × 99.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.77x = 37,937.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,937.39/253.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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