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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.36, 379.76 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.36, 379.76 and 137.52 is: 206.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.36 : 379.76 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.36/379.76 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.36x = 379.76 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.36x = 52,224.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,224.60/253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.13

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