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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.29, 379.98 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.29, 379.98 and 79.96 is: 119.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.29 : 379.98 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.29/379.98 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.29x = 379.98 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.29x = 30,383.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,383.20/253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.95

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