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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 380.38 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 380.38 and 131.64 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 380.38 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/380.38 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 380.38 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 50,073.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,073.22/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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