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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.49, 380.25 and 70.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.49, 380.25 and 70.88 is: 106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.49 : 380.25 = 70.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.49/380.25 = 70.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.49x = 380.25 × 70.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.49x = 26,952.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,952.30/253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.33

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