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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.84, 380.71 and 80.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.84, 380.71 and 80.47 is: 120.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.84 : 380.71 = 80.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.84/380.71 = 80.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.84x = 380.71 × 80.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.84x = 30,635.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,635.73/253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.69

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