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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.34, 379.76 and 131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.34, 379.76 and 131.57 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.34 : 379.76 = 131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.34/379.76 = 131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.34x = 379.76 × 131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.34x = 49,962.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,962.47/253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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