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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.59, 380.31 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.59, 380.31 and 91.26 is: 136.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.59 : 380.31 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.59/380.31 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.59x = 380.31 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.59x = 34,707.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,707.09/253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.86

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