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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.81, 380.78 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.81, 380.78 and 91.50 is: 137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.81 : 380.78 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.81/380.78 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.81x = 380.78 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.81x = 34,841.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,841.37/253.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.27

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