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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 380.06 and 70.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 380.06 and 70.82 is: 106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 380.06 = 70.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/380.06 = 70.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 380.06 × 70.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 26,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,915.85/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.22

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