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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.91, 380.97 and 138.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.91, 380.97 and 138.29 is: 207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.91 : 380.97 = 138.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.91/380.97 = 138.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.91x = 380.97 × 138.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.91x = 52,682.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,682.44/253.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.49

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