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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 380.20 and 137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 380.20 and 137.82 is: 206.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 380.20 = 137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/380.20 = 137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 380.20 × 137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 52,399.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,399.16/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.80

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