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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 380.16 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 380.16 and 91.08 is: 136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 380.16 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/380.16 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 380.16 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 34,624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,624.97/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.62

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