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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.20, 380.13 and 131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.20, 380.13 and 131.55 is: 197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.20 : 380.13 = 131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.20/380.13 = 131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.20x = 380.13 × 131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.20x = 50,006.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,006.10/253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.50

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