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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.52, 380.24 and 82.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.52, 380.24 and 82.52 is: 123.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.52 : 380.24 = 82.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.52/380.24 = 82.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.52x = 380.24 × 82.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.52x = 31,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,377.40/253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.77

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