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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.49, 379.98 and 91.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.49, 379.98 and 91.06 is: 136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.49 : 379.98 = 91.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.49/379.98 = 91.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.49x = 379.98 × 91.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.49x = 34,600.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,600.03/253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.50

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