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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.09, 379.85 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.09, 379.85 and 131.40 is: 197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.09 : 379.85 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.09/379.85 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.09x = 379.85 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.09x = 49,912.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,912.29/253.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.21

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