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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.45, 380.04 and 91.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.45, 380.04 and 91.05 is: 136.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.45 : 380.04 = 91.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.45/380.04 = 91.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.45x = 380.04 × 91.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.45x = 34,602.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,602.64/253.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.53

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