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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 379.86 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 379.86 and 131.52 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 379.86 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/379.86 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 379.86 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 49,959.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,959.19/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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