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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.98, 380.99 and 71.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.98, 380.99 and 71.38 is: 107.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.98 : 380.99 = 71.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.98/380.99 = 71.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.98x = 380.99 × 71.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.98x = 27,195.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,195.72/253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.08

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