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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.34, 380.08 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.34, 380.08 and 131.52 is: 197.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.34 : 380.08 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.34/380.08 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.34x = 380.08 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.34x = 49,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,988.12/253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.32

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