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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.52, 379.60 and 137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.52, 379.60 and 137.42 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.52 : 379.60 = 137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.52/379.60 = 137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.52x = 379.60 × 137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.52x = 52,162.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,162.39/253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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