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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.86, 380.79 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.86, 380.79 and 91.44 is: 137.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.86 : 380.79 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.86/380.79 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.86x = 380.79 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.86x = 34,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,819.44/253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.16

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