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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.90, 380.55 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.90, 380.55 and 138.38 is: 207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.90 : 380.55 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.90/380.55 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.90x = 380.55 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.90x = 52,658.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,658.35/253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.40

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