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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.84, 380.87 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.84, 380.87 and 132.13 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.84 : 380.87 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.84/380.87 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.84x = 380.87 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.84x = 50,324.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,324.35/253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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