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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.62, 380.44 and 80.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.62, 380.44 and 80.32 is: 120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.62 : 380.44 = 80.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.62/380.44 = 80.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.62x = 380.44 × 80.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.62x = 30,556.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,556.94/253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.48

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