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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.06, 379.58 and 79.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.06, 379.58 and 79.81 is: 119.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.06 : 379.58 = 79.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.06/379.58 = 79.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.06x = 379.58 × 79.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.06x = 30,294.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,294.28/253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.71

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