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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.25, 379.74 and 79.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.25, 379.74 and 79.85 is: 119.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.25 : 379.74 = 79.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.25/379.74 = 79.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.25x = 379.74 × 79.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.25x = 30,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,322.24/253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.73

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