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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.41, 380.11 and 61.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.41, 380.11 and 61.03 is: 91.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.41 : 380.11 = 61.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.41/380.11 = 61.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.41x = 380.11 × 61.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.41x = 23,198.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,198.55/253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.55

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