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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.84, 380.64 and 91.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.84, 380.64 and 91.36 is: 137.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.84 : 380.64 = 91.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.84/380.64 = 91.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.84x = 380.64 × 91.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.84x = 34,775.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,775.27/253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.00

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