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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.37, 380.33 and 109.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.37, 380.33 and 109.19 is: 163.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.37 : 380.33 = 109.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.37/380.33 = 109.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.37x = 380.33 × 109.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.37x = 41,528.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,528.23/253.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.90

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