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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.41, 380.18 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.41, 380.18 and 131.65 is: 197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.41 : 380.18 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.41/380.18 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.41x = 380.18 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.41x = 50,048.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,048.14/253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.50

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