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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.10, 379.53 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.10, 379.53 and 88.52 is: 132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.10 : 379.53 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.10/379.53 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.10x = 379.53 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.10x = 33,594.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,594.10/253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.73

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