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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.68, 380.49 and 71.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.68, 380.49 and 71.09 is: 106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.68 : 380.49 = 71.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.68/380.49 = 71.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.68x = 380.49 × 71.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.68x = 27,049.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,049.03/253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.63

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