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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.95, 380.93 and 89.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.95, 380.93 and 89.37 is: 134.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.95 : 380.93 = 89.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.95/380.93 = 89.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.95x = 380.93 × 89.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.95x = 34,041.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,041.36/253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.05

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