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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.70, 380.69 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.70, 380.69 and 91.50 is: 137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.70 : 380.69 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.70/380.69 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.70x = 380.69 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.70x = 34,832.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,832.68/253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.30

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