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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.43, 380.17 and 91.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.43, 380.17 and 91.07 is: 136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.43 : 380.17 = 91.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.43/380.17 = 91.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.43x = 380.17 × 91.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.43x = 34,620.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,620.18/253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.61

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