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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.36, 379.56 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.36, 379.56 and 131.44 is: 196.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.36 : 379.56 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.36/379.56 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.36x = 379.56 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.36x = 49,889.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,889.37/253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.91

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