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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.48, 380.28 and 80.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.48, 380.28 and 80.18 is: 120.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.48 : 380.28 = 80.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.48/380.28 = 80.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.48x = 380.28 × 80.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.48x = 30,490.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,490.85/253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.29

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