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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.23, 379.77 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.23, 379.77 and 136.08 is: 204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.23 : 379.77 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.23/379.77 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.23x = 379.77 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.23x = 51,679.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,679.10/253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.08

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