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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.64, 380.44 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.64, 380.44 and 131.88 is: 197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.64 : 380.44 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.64/380.44 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.64x = 380.44 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.64x = 50,172.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,172.43/253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.81

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