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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.68, 380.79 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.68, 380.79 and 132 is: 198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.68 : 380.79 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.68/380.79 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.68x = 380.79 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.68x = 50,264.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,264.28/253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.14

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