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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 379.88 and 131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 379.88 and 131.61 is: 197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 379.88 = 131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/379.88 = 131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 379.88 × 131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 49,996.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,996.01/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.36

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