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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.13, 379.40 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.13, 379.40 and 131.49 is: 197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.13 : 379.40 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.13/379.40 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.13x = 379.40 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.13x = 49,886.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,886.65/253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.08

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