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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.30, 380.01 and 70.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.30, 380.01 and 70.69 is: 106.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.30 : 380.01 = 70.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.30/380.01 = 70.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.30x = 380.01 × 70.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.30x = 26,863.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,863.80/253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.06

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