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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.57, 380.52 and 138.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.57, 380.52 and 138.09 is: 207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.57 : 380.52 = 138.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.57/380.52 = 138.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.57x = 380.52 × 138.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.57x = 52,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,547.29/253.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.23

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