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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.35, 379.51 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.35, 379.51 and 131.44 is: 196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.35 : 379.51 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.35/379.51 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.35x = 379.51 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.35x = 49,882.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,882.79/253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.89

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