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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.01, 379.50 and 79.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.01, 379.50 and 79.65 is: 119.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.01 : 379.50 = 79.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.01/379.50 = 79.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.01x = 379.50 × 79.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.01x = 30,227.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,227.18/253.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.47

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