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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.95, 380.92 and 99.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.95, 380.92 and 99.98 is: 149.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.95 : 380.92 = 99.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.95/380.92 = 99.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.95x = 380.92 × 99.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.95x = 38,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,085.08/253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.97

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