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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.49, 380.12 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.49, 380.12 and 131.72 is: 197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.49 : 380.12 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.49/380.12 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.49x = 380.12 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.49x = 50,068.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,068.75/253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.52

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