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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.13, 380.38 and 137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.13, 380.38 and 137.66 is: 206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.13 : 380.38 = 137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.13/380.38 = 137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.13x = 380.38 × 137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.13x = 52,361.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,361.82/253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.86

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