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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.45, 379.84 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.45, 379.84 and 131.68 is: 197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.45 : 379.84 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.45/379.84 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.45x = 379.84 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.45x = 50,017.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,017.33/253.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.35

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