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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 380.05 and 82.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 380.05 and 82.40 is: 123.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 380.05 = 82.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/380.05 = 82.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 380.05 × 82.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 31,314.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,314.22/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.58

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