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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.62, 380.37 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.62, 380.37 and 91.26 is: 136.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.62 : 380.37 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.62/380.37 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.62x = 380.37 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.62x = 34,712.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,712.57/253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.87

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