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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.49, 380.27 and 91.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.49, 380.27 and 91.20 is: 136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.49 : 380.27 = 91.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.49/380.27 = 91.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.49x = 380.27 × 91.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.49x = 34,680.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,680.62/253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.81

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