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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.02, 379.18 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.02, 379.18 and 137.22 is: 205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.02 : 379.18 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.02/379.18 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.02x = 379.18 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.02x = 52,030.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,030.90/253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.64

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