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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 379.93 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 379.93 and 91.08 is: 136.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 379.93 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/379.93 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 379.93 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 34,605.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,605.22/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.54

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