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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.77, 380.66 and 131.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.77, 380.66 and 131.87 is: 197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.77 : 380.66 = 131.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.77/380.66 = 131.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.77x = 380.66 × 131.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.77x = 50,195.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,195.07/253.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.80

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