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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.89, 380.72 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.89, 380.72 and 109.50 is: 164.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.89 : 380.72 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.89/380.72 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.89x = 380.72 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.89x = 41,688.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,688.84/253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.20

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