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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.59, 380.28 and 77.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.59, 380.28 and 77.87 is: 116.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.59 : 380.28 = 77.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.59/380.28 = 77.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.59x = 380.28 × 77.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.59x = 29,614.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,614.07/253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.78

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