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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.43, 380.07 and 137.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.43, 380.07 and 137.93 is: 206.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.43 : 380.07 = 137.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.43/380.07 = 137.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.43x = 380.07 × 137.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.43x = 52,421.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,421.84/253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.85

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