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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.10, 379.78 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.10, 379.78 and 131.46 is: 197.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.10 : 379.78 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.10/379.78 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.10x = 379.78 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.10x = 49,925.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,925.88/253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.26

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