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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.35, 379.80 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.35, 379.80 and 88.74 is: 133.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.35 : 379.80 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.35/379.80 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.35x = 379.80 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.35x = 33,703.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,703.45/253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.03

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