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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.82, 380.63 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.82, 380.63 and 99.72 is: 149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.82 : 380.63 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.82/380.63 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.82x = 380.63 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.82x = 37,956.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,956.42/253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.54

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