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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.28, 379.96 and 79.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.28, 379.96 and 79.95 is: 119.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.28 : 379.96 = 79.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.28/379.96 = 79.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.28x = 379.96 × 79.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.28x = 30,376.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,376.18/253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.93

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