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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.99, 380.96 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.99, 380.96 and 71.40 is: 107.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.99 : 380.96 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.99/380.96 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.99x = 380.96 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.99x = 27,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,200.19/253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.09

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