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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.25, 379.88 and 82.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.25, 379.88 and 82.25 is: 123.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.25 : 379.88 = 82.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.25/379.88 = 82.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.25x = 379.88 × 82.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.25x = 31,244.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,244.72/253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.38

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