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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.90, 380.77 and 71.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.90, 380.77 and 71.31 is: 106.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.90 : 380.77 = 71.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.90/380.77 = 71.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.90x = 380.77 × 71.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.90x = 27,152.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,152.71/253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.94

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