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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.87, 380.58 and 91.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.87, 380.58 and 91.54 is: 137.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.87 : 380.58 = 91.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.87/380.58 = 91.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.87x = 380.58 × 91.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.87x = 34,838.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,838.29/253.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.23

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