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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.41, 380.23 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.41, 380.23 and 137.94 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.41 : 380.23 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.41/380.23 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.41x = 380.23 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.41x = 52,448.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,448.24/253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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