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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.75, 380.13 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.75, 380.13 and 132.10 is: 197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.75 : 380.13 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.75/380.13 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.75x = 380.13 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.75x = 50,215.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,215.17/253.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.89

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