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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.96, 380.99 and 89.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.96, 380.99 and 89.38 is: 134.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.96 : 380.99 = 89.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.96/380.99 = 89.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.96x = 380.99 × 89.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.96x = 34,052.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,052.89/253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.09

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