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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.63, 380.49 and 130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.63, 380.49 and 130.29 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.63 : 380.49 = 130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.63/380.49 = 130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.63x = 380.49 × 130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.63x = 49,574.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,574.04/253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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