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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.15, 379.86 and 137.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.15, 379.86 and 137.59 is: 206.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.15 : 379.86 = 137.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.15/379.86 = 137.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.15x = 379.86 × 137.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.15x = 52,264.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,264.94/253.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.46

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