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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.31, 380.01 and 80.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.31, 380.01 and 80.00 is: 120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.31 : 380.01 = 80.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.31/380.01 = 80.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.31x = 380.01 × 80.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.31x = 30,400.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,400.62/253.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.02

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