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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.09, 380.33 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.09, 380.33 and 131.46 is: 197.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.09 : 380.33 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.09/380.33 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.09x = 380.33 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.09x = 49,996.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,996.59/253.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.54

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