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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.90, 380.74 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.90, 380.74 and 131.90 is: 197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.90 : 380.74 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.90/380.74 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.90x = 380.74 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.90x = 50,219.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,219.61/253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.79

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