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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.43, 380.12 and 88.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.43, 380.12 and 88.87 is: 133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.43 : 380.12 = 88.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.43/380.12 = 88.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.43x = 380.12 × 88.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.43x = 33,779.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,779.87/253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.29

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