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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.63, 380.44 and 82.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.63, 380.44 and 82.63 is: 123.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.63 : 380.44 = 82.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.63/380.44 = 82.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.63x = 380.44 × 82.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.63x = 31,433.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,433.86/253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.94

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