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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.82, 380.75 and 71.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.82, 380.75 and 71.23 is: 106.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.82 : 380.75 = 71.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.82/380.75 = 71.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.82x = 380.75 × 71.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.82x = 27,118.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,118.56/253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.84

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