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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.94, 380.62 and 99.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.94, 380.62 and 99.81 is: 149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.94 : 380.62 = 99.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.94/380.62 = 99.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.94x = 380.62 × 99.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.94x = 37,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,989.02/253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.60

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