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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.67, 380.52 and 91.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.67, 380.52 and 91.31 is: 136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.67 : 380.52 = 91.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.67/380.52 = 91.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.67x = 380.52 × 91.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.67x = 34,743.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,743.38/253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.97

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