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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.07, 380.97 and 99.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.07, 380.97 and 99.99 is: 149.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.07 : 380.97 = 99.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.07/380.97 = 99.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.07x = 380.97 × 99.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.07x = 38,093.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,093.19/254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.93

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