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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.08, 380.92 and 99.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.08, 380.92 and 99.98 is: 149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.08 : 380.92 = 99.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.08/380.92 = 99.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.08x = 380.92 × 99.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.08x = 38,082.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,082.82/254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.89

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