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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.72, 380.35 and 91.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.72, 380.35 and 91.37 is: 136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.72 : 380.35 = 91.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.72/380.35 = 91.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.72x = 380.35 × 91.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.72x = 34,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,750.45/253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.97

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