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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253, 379.45 and 79.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253, 379.45 and 79.62 is: 119.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253 : 379.45 = 79.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253/379.45 = 79.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253x = 379.45 × 79.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253x = 30,211.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,211.81/253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.41

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