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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.94, 381.00 and 99.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.94, 381.00 and 99.78 is: 149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.94 : 381.00 = 99.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.94/381.00 = 99.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.94x = 381.00 × 99.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.94x = 38,015.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,015.78/253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.70

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