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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.48, 379.98 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.48, 379.98 and 137.72 is: 206.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.48 : 379.98 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.48/379.98 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.48x = 379.98 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.48x = 52,330.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,330.85/253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.45

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