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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.34, 380.03 and 88.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.34, 380.03 and 88.81 is: 133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.34 : 380.03 = 88.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.34/380.03 = 88.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.34x = 380.03 × 88.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.34x = 33,749.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,749.07/253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.22

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