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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.84, 380.86 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.84, 380.86 and 132.02 is: 198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.84 : 380.86 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.84/380.86 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.84x = 380.86 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.84x = 50,281.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,281.14/253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.08

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