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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.12, 379.44 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.12, 379.44 and 82.08 is: 123.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.12 : 379.44 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.12/379.44 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.12x = 379.44 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.12x = 31,144.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,144.44/253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.04

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