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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 380.14 and 88.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 380.14 and 88.86 is: 133.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 380.14 = 88.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/380.14 = 88.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 380.14 × 88.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 33,779.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,779.24/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.31

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