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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 379.36 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 379.36 and 131.26 is: 196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 379.36 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/379.36 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 379.36 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 49,792.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,792.24/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.69

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