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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.04, 379.08 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.04, 379.08 and 137.31 is: 205.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.04 : 379.08 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.04/379.08 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.04x = 379.08 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.04x = 52,051.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,051.47/253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.71

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