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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.52, 380.07 and 91.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.52, 380.07 and 91.20 is: 136.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.52 : 380.07 = 91.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.52/380.07 = 91.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.52x = 380.07 × 91.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.52x = 34,662.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,662.38/253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.72

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