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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.37, 380.06 and 70.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.37, 380.06 and 70.74 is: 106.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.37 : 380.06 = 70.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.37/380.06 = 70.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.37x = 380.06 × 70.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.37x = 26,886.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,886.78/253.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.12

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