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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.76, 380.03 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.76, 380.03 and 131.65 is: 197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.76 : 380.03 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.76/380.03 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.76x = 380.03 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.76x = 50,029.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,029.34/253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.16

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