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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.33, 380.19 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.33, 380.19 and 131.62 is: 197.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.33 : 380.19 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.33/380.19 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.33x = 380.19 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.33x = 50,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,040.61/253.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.53

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