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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.48, 379.94 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.48, 379.94 and 131.72 is: 197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.48 : 379.94 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.48/379.94 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.48x = 379.94 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.48x = 50,045.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,045.70/253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.43

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