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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.68, 380.40 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.68, 380.40 and 138.06 is: 207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.68 : 380.40 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.68/380.40 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.68x = 380.40 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.68x = 52,518.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,518.02/253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.02

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