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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 380.23 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 380.23 and 91.08 is: 136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 380.23 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/380.23 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 380.23 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 34,631.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,631.12/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.67

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