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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 380.00 and 70.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 380.00 and 70.73 is: 106.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 380.00 = 70.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/380.00 = 70.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 380.00 × 70.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 26,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,875.68/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.09

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