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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.89, 380.93 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.89, 380.93 and 132.12 is: 198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.89 : 380.93 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.89/380.93 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.89x = 380.93 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.89x = 50,327.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,327.81/253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.23

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