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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.13, 379.70 and 131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.13, 379.70 and 131.33 is: 196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.13 : 379.70 = 131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.13/379.70 = 131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.13x = 379.70 × 131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.13x = 49,863.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,863.45/253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.99

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