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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 380.43 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 380.43 and 131.50 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 380.43 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/380.43 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 380.43 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 50,026.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,026.55/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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