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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.86, 380.52 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.86, 380.52 and 132.27 is: 198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.86 : 380.52 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.86/380.52 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.86x = 380.52 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.86x = 50,331.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,331.38/253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.26

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