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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 380.02 and 80.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 380.02 and 80.01 is: 120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 380.02 = 80.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/380.02 = 80.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 380.02 × 80.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 30,403.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,403.50/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.02

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