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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.76, 380.64 and 61.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.76, 380.64 and 61.38 is: 92.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.76 : 380.64 = 61.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.76/380.64 = 61.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.76x = 380.64 × 61.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.76x = 23,364.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,364.55/253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.07

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