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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.19, 379.83 and 91.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.19, 379.83 and 91.10 is: 136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.19 : 379.83 = 91.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.19/379.83 = 91.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.19x = 379.83 × 91.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.19x = 34,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,602.51/253.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.67

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