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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.93, 380.88 and 80.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.93, 380.88 and 80.61 is: 120.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.93 : 380.88 = 80.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.93/380.88 = 80.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.93x = 380.88 × 80.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.93x = 30,701.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,701.74/253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.91

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