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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.73, 380.46 and 89.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.73, 380.46 and 89.13 is: 133.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.73 : 380.46 = 89.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.73/380.46 = 89.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.73x = 380.46 × 89.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.73x = 33,910.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,910.40/253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.65

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