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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.46, 380.27 and 82.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.46, 380.27 and 82.58 is: 123.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.46 : 380.27 = 82.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.46/380.27 = 82.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.46x = 380.27 × 82.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.46x = 31,402.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,402.70/253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.90

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