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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.46, 380.26 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.46, 380.26 and 91.16 is: 136.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.46 : 380.26 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.46/380.26 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.46x = 380.26 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.46x = 34,664.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,664.50/253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.77

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