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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.93, 381.05 and 99.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.93, 381.05 and 99.97 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.93 : 381.05 = 99.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.93/381.05 = 99.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.93x = 381.05 × 99.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.93x = 38,093.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,093.57/253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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