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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.43, 380 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.43, 380 and 88.82 is: 133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.43 : 380 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.43/380 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.43x = 380 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.43x = 33,751.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,751.60/253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.18

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