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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.45, 380.24 and 80.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.45, 380.24 and 80.13 is: 120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.45 : 380.24 = 80.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.45/380.24 = 80.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.45x = 380.24 × 80.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.45x = 30,468.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,468.63/253.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.22

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