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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.63, 381.13 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.63, 381.13 and 138.16 is: 207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.63 : 381.13 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.63/381.13 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.63x = 381.13 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.63x = 52,655.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,655.62/253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.61

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