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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.00, 379.35 and 131.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.00, 379.35 and 131.23 is: 196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.00 : 379.35 = 131.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.00/379.35 = 131.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.00x = 379.35 × 131.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.00x = 49,781.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,781.15/253.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.77

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