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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.50, 380.38 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.50, 380.38 and 138.02 is: 207.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.50 : 380.38 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.50/380.38 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.50x = 380.38 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.50x = 52,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,500.05/253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.10

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