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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.79, 380.26 and 137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.79, 380.26 and 137.96 is: 206.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.79 : 380.26 = 137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.79/380.26 = 137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.79x = 380.26 × 137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.79x = 52,461.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,461.28/253.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.71

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