Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.81, 380.29 and 253
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 253.81, 380.29 and 253 is: 379.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253.81 : 380.29 = 253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253.81/380.29 = 253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253.81x = 380.29 × 253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253.81x = 96,213.37 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,213.37/253.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379.08
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