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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.41, 380.00 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.41, 380.00 and 91.04 is: 136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.41 : 380.00 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.41/380.00 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.41x = 380.00 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.41x = 34,592.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,592.84/253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.51

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