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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.14, 379.02 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.14, 379.02 and 131.15 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.14 : 379.02 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.14/379.02 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.14x = 379.02 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.14x = 49,706.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,706.58/253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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