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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253, 379.34 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253, 379.34 and 131.16 is: 196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253 : 379.34 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253/379.34 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253x = 379.34 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253x = 49,754.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,754.23/253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.66

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