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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 379.97 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 379.97 and 91.02 is: 136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 379.97 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/379.97 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 379.97 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 34,586.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,586.69/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.50

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