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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.21, 379.95 and 137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.21, 379.95 and 137.74 is: 206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.21 : 379.95 = 137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.21/379.95 = 137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.21x = 379.95 × 137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.21x = 52,334.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,334.31/253.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.68

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