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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.42, 380.09 and 70.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.42, 380.09 and 70.82 is: 106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.42 : 380.09 = 70.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.42/380.09 = 70.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.42x = 380.09 × 70.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.42x = 26,917.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,917.97/253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.22

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