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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.17, 379.90 and 137.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.17, 379.90 and 137.61 is: 206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.17 : 379.90 = 137.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.17/379.90 = 137.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.17x = 379.90 × 137.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.17x = 52,277.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,277.69/253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.50

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