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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 379.96 and 88.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 379.96 and 88.79 is: 133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 379.96 = 88.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/379.96 = 88.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 379.96 × 88.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 33,734.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,734.53/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.13

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