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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 380.06 and 61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 380.06 and 61 is: 91.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 380.06 = 61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/380.06 = 61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 380.06 × 61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 23,183.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,183.81/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.50

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