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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.23, 379.80 and 88.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.23, 379.80 and 88.71 is: 133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.23 : 379.80 = 88.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.23/379.80 = 88.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.23x = 379.80 × 88.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.23x = 33,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,692.06/253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.05

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