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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.79, 380.66 and 91.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.79, 380.66 and 91.47 is: 137.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.79 : 380.66 = 91.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.79/380.66 = 91.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.79x = 380.66 × 91.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.79x = 34,818.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,818.51/253.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.20

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