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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.51, 380.09 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.51, 380.09 and 91.17 is: 136.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.51 : 380.09 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.51/380.09 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.51x = 380.09 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.51x = 34,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,652.06/253.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.69

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