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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.79, 380.61 and 82.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.79, 380.61 and 82.75 is: 124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.79 : 380.61 = 82.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.79/380.61 = 82.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.79x = 380.61 × 82.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.79x = 31,495.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,495.06/253.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.10

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