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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.34, 379.72 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.34, 379.72 and 131.34 is: 196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.34 : 379.72 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.34/379.72 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.34x = 379.72 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.34x = 49,872.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,872.42/253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.86

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