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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 380.83 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 380.83 and 71.26 is: 106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 380.83 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/380.83 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 380.83 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 27,137.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,137.95/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.88

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