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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.83, 380.87 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.83, 380.87 and 132.03 is: 198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.83 : 380.87 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.83/380.87 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.83x = 380.87 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.83x = 50,286.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,286.27/253.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.11

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