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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 380.75 and 71.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 380.75 and 71.19 is: 106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 380.75 = 71.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/380.75 = 71.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 380.75 × 71.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 27,105.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,105.24/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.80

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