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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.53, 380.03 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.53, 380.03 and 132.03 is: 197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.53 : 380.03 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.53/380.03 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.53x = 380.03 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.53x = 50,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,174.70/253.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.90

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