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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.91, 380.85 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.91, 380.85 and 91.59 is: 137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.91 : 380.85 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.91/380.85 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.91x = 380.85 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.91x = 34,882.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,882.05/253.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.38

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