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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.52, 379.60 and 131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.52, 379.60 and 131.55 is: 196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.52 : 379.60 = 131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.52/379.60 = 131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.52x = 379.60 × 131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.52x = 49,936.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,936.38/253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.97

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