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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.84, 380.66 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.84, 380.66 and 89.30 is: 133.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.84 : 380.66 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.84/380.66 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.84x = 380.66 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.84x = 33,992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,992.94/253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.91

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