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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.25, 380.05 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.25, 380.05 and 88.72 is: 133.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.25 : 380.05 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.25/380.05 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.25x = 380.05 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.25x = 33,719.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,719.21/253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.14

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