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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.58, 380.14 and 91.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.58, 380.14 and 91.23 is: 136.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.58 : 380.14 = 91.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.58/380.14 = 91.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.58x = 380.14 × 91.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.58x = 34,678.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,678.86/253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.76

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