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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.26, 380.09 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.26, 380.09 and 131.56 is: 197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.26 : 380.09 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.26/380.09 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.26x = 380.09 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.26x = 50,004.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,004.02/253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.44

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