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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.85, 379.97 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.85, 379.97 and 131.95 is: 197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.85 : 379.97 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.85/379.97 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.85x = 379.97 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.85x = 50,134.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,134.48/253.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.50

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