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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.26, 379.90 and 91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.26, 379.90 and 91 is: 136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.26 : 379.90 = 91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.26/379.90 = 91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.26x = 379.90 × 91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.26x = 34,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,570.90/253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.50

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