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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.35, 380.07 and 91.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.35, 380.07 and 91.15 is: 136.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.35 : 380.07 = 91.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.35/380.07 = 91.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.35x = 380.07 × 91.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.35x = 34,643.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,643.38/253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.74

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