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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.75, 380.64 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.75, 380.64 and 132.09 is: 198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.75 : 380.64 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.75/380.64 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.75x = 380.64 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.75x = 50,278.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,278.74/253.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.14

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