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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.97, 380.95 and 61.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.97, 380.95 and 61.59 is: 92.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.97 : 380.95 = 61.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.97/380.95 = 61.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.97x = 380.95 × 61.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.97x = 23,464.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,464.33/253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.39

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