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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.28, 379.97 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.28, 379.97 and 88.80 is: 133.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.28 : 379.97 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.28/379.97 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.28x = 379.97 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.28x = 33,739.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,739.55/253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.21

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