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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.43, 380.16 and 68.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.43, 380.16 and 68.36 is: 102.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.43 : 380.16 = 68.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.43/380.16 = 68.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.43x = 380.16 × 68.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.43x = 25,987.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,987.74/253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.54

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