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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.41, 379.93 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.41, 379.93 and 130.05 is: 194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.41 : 379.93 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.41/379.93 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.41x = 379.93 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.41x = 49,409.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,409.90/253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.98

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