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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.13, 379.35 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.13, 379.35 and 129.78 is: 194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.13 : 379.35 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.13/379.35 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.13x = 379.35 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.13x = 49,232.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,232.04/253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.50

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