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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.17, 379.62 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.17, 379.62 and 131.31 is: 196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.17 : 379.62 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.17/379.62 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.17x = 379.62 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.17x = 49,847.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,847.90/253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.89

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