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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.81, 380.56 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.81, 380.56 and 91.46 is: 137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.81 : 380.56 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.81/380.56 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.81x = 380.56 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.81x = 34,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,806.02/253.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.13

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