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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.99, 380.98 and 61.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.99, 380.98 and 61.61 is: 92.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.99 : 380.98 = 61.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.99/380.98 = 61.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.99x = 380.98 × 61.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.99x = 23,472.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,472.02/253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.42

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