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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.12, 379.12 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.12, 379.12 and 131.20 is: 196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.12 : 379.12 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.12/379.12 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.12x = 379.12 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.12x = 49,740.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,740.54/253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.51

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