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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.62, 380.21 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.62, 380.21 and 131.97 is: 197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.62 : 380.21 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.62/380.21 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.62x = 380.21 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.62x = 50,175.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,175.65/253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.83

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