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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.85, 380.58 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.85, 380.58 and 130.49 is: 195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.85 : 380.58 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.85/380.58 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.85x = 380.58 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.85x = 49,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,659.98/253.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.63

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