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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.75, 380.75 and 139.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.75, 380.75 and 139.75 is: 209.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.75 : 380.75 = 139.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.75/380.75 = 139.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.75x = 380.75 × 139.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.75x = 53,209.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,209.81/253.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.69

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