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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.73, 379.90 and 131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.73, 379.90 and 131.73 is: 197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.73 : 379.90 = 131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.73/379.90 = 131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.73x = 379.90 × 131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.73x = 50,043.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,043.90/253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.24

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