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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.03, 380.80 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.03, 380.80 and 99.90 is: 149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.03 : 380.80 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.03/380.80 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.03x = 380.80 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.03x = 38,042.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,042.83/254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.76

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