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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.74, 380.63 and 89.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.74, 380.63 and 89.21 is: 133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.74 : 380.63 = 89.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.74/380.63 = 89.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.74x = 380.63 × 89.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.74x = 33,957.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,957.18/253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.82

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