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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.98, 380.98 and 71.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.98, 380.98 and 71.37 is: 107.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.98 : 380.98 = 71.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.98/380.98 = 71.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.98x = 380.98 × 71.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.98x = 27,190.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,190.23/253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.06

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