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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.42, 380.14 and 70.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.42, 380.14 and 70.81 is: 106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.42 : 380.14 = 70.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.42/380.14 = 70.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.42x = 380.14 × 70.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.42x = 26,917.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,917.71/253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.22

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