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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.23, 379.57 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.23, 379.57 and 131.46 is: 197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.23 : 379.57 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.23/379.57 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.23x = 379.57 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.23x = 49,898.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,898.27/253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.05

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