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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.52, 380.22 and 70.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.52, 380.22 and 70.87 is: 106.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.52 : 380.22 = 70.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.52/380.22 = 70.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.52x = 380.22 × 70.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.52x = 26,946.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,946.19/253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.29

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