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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.29, 379.94 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.29, 379.94 and 131.48 is: 197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.29 : 379.94 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.29/379.94 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.29x = 379.94 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.29x = 49,951.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,951.95/253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.21

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