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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.82, 380.88 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.82, 380.88 and 91.52 is: 137.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.82 : 380.88 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.82/380.88 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.82x = 380.88 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.82x = 34,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,858.14/253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.33

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