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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 380.14 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 380.14 and 131.72 is: 197.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 380.14 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/380.14 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 380.14 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 50,072.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,072.04/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.66

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