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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.33, 380.01 and 70.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.33, 380.01 and 70.75 is: 106.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.33 : 380.01 = 70.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.33/380.01 = 70.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.33x = 380.01 × 70.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.33x = 26,885.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,885.71/253.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.13

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