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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.58, 380.16 and 91.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.58, 380.16 and 91.37 is: 136.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.58 : 380.16 = 91.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.58/380.16 = 91.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.58x = 380.16 × 91.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.58x = 34,735.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,735.22/253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.98

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