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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.53, 380.36 and 89.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.53, 380.36 and 89.01 is: 133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.53 : 380.36 = 89.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.53/380.36 = 89.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.53x = 380.36 × 89.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.53x = 33,856.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,856.07/253.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.54

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