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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.61, 379.89 and 131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.61, 379.89 and 131.51 is: 196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.61 : 379.89 = 131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.61/379.89 = 131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.61x = 379.89 × 131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.61x = 49,957.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,957.43/253.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.98

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