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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.43, 380.36 and 131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.43, 380.36 and 131.73 is: 197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.43 : 380.36 = 131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.43/380.36 = 131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.43x = 380.36 × 131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.43x = 50,104.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,104.16/253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.70

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