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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.74, 380.57 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.74, 380.57 and 71.13 is: 106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.74 : 380.57 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.74/380.57 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.74x = 380.57 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.74x = 27,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,069.59/253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.68

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