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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.68, 380.56 and 80.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.68, 380.56 and 80.29 is: 120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.68 : 380.56 = 80.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.68/380.56 = 80.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.68x = 380.56 × 80.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.68x = 30,556.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,556.41/253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.45

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