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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.76, 380.51 and 80.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.76, 380.51 and 80.37 is: 120.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.76 : 380.51 = 80.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.76/380.51 = 80.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.76x = 380.51 × 80.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.76x = 30,581.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,581.59/253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.51

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