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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.98, 380.73 and 100.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.98, 380.73 and 100.01 is: 149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.98 : 380.73 = 100.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.98/380.73 = 100.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.98x = 380.73 × 100.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.98x = 38,074.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,074.90/253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.91

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