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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.70, 380.28 and 89.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.70, 380.28 and 89.11 is: 133.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.70 : 380.28 = 89.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.70/380.28 = 89.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.70x = 380.28 × 89.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.70x = 33,887.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,887.56/253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.57

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