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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.71, 380.43 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.71, 380.43 and 131.76 is: 197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.71 : 380.43 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.71/380.43 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.71x = 380.43 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.71x = 50,125.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,125.46/253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.57

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