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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 380.13 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 380.13 and 131.80 is: 197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 380.13 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/380.13 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 380.13 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 50,101.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,101.13/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.68

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