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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.19, 379.75 and 131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.19, 379.75 and 131.55 is: 197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.19 : 379.75 = 131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.19/379.75 = 131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.19x = 379.75 × 131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.19x = 49,956.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,956.11/253.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.31

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