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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.94, 380.87 and 71.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.94, 380.87 and 71.35 is: 107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.94 : 380.87 = 71.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.94/380.87 = 71.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.94x = 380.87 × 71.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.94x = 27,174.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,174.03/253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.01

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